4 Things to Know About McCoy Tyner’s The Real McCoy

It was Tyner’s first Blue Note leader date Recorded in 1967, The Real McCoy marked McCoy Tyner’s debut as a leader on the Blue Note label.

The lineup was a powerhouse quartet Tyner brought together Joe Henderson on tenor sax, Ron Carter on bass, and Elvin Jones on drums.

It captures Tyner’s post-Coltrane sound The album showcases Tyner’s distinctive piano style after leaving John Coltrane’s classic quartet.

The title track became a jazz standard The opening composition “The Real McCoy” is one of Tyner’s most enduring and frequently covered pieces.