Cecil Taylor
Birthday
1933/03/15
Day of death
2018/04/05 (85 years old)
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
Also know as
Cecil Percival Taylor
Biography
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.
Acting
(1968) The Great Rehearsals: Cecil Taylor in Paris
as ---
(2008) Sunny's Time Now
as Self
(2005) Cecil Taylor: All The Notes
as Himself
(1984) Art Ensemble of Chicago and Cecil Taylor, Live in Paris
as ---
(1981) Imagine the Sound
as Self
(2020) Cecil e l'Instabile
as Self
(2024) Leo Records: Strictly for Our Friends
as Self (archive footage)