While he'll forever be associated with the Coltrane quartet of My Favorite Things, McCoy Tyner recorded several influential albums on his own. His music collected global flavors from Brazil ("Blue Bossa") and Cuba ("Effendi") alongside powerful big-band masterpieces like "Native Song." But whether on his own compositions or in others’ ensembles, his playing never ceased to amaze: Tyner's graceful backing and percussive, refined soloing were two sides of the same coin.