Let's make this birthday one to remember.

86 years old (Born on December 11, 1938)

Happy birthday to McCoy Tyner, the jazz legend whose fingers glide across piano keys faster than most of us can tap our feet! Whether dazzling audiences in his standout moments with John Coltrane's classic quartet or electrifying fans through an incredible solo career spanning decades—the world remains eternally grateful for those vigorous left-hand rhythms and soul-stirring notes.

McCoy, your timeless compositions like "Passion Dance" continue convincing newcomers that practicing scales actually pays off. May this special day swing as joyfully as one of your mesmerizing improvisations—and keep inspiring pianists everywhere who secretly hope they'll discover half your groove someday!