Cecil Taylor
Known for ActingBorn 1933-03-15 — died 2018-04-05New York City, New York, USA
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
Imagine the Sound
1981 · as Self
Cecil Taylor: All The Notes
2005 · as Himself
The Great Rehearsals: Cecil Taylor in Paris
1968
Leo Records: Strictly for Our Friends
2024 · as Self (archive footage)
Sunny's Time Now
2008 · as Self
Art Ensemble of Chicago and Cecil Taylor, Live in Paris
1984
Cecil e l'Instabile
2020 · as Self