Cecil Taylor
Cecil Percival Taylor was an American pianist and poet. Taylor was classically trained and was one of the pioneers of free jazz. His music is characterized by an energetic, physical approach, resulting in complex improvisation often involving tone clusters and intricate polyrhythms.
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 1933-03-15 · New York City, New York, USA
- Died
- 2018-04-05
Known for
- Imagine the Sound (1981) — Self
- Sunny's Time Now (2008) — Self
- The Great Rehearsals: Cecil Taylor in Paris (1968)
- Cecil Taylor: All The Notes (2005) — Himself
- Art Ensemble of Chicago and Cecil Taylor, Live in Paris (1984)
- Cecil e l'Instabile (2020) — Self
- Leo Records: Strictly for Our Friends (2024) — Self (archive footage)