Birthday:
Mar 15, 1933
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA
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.
Filmography
Movie | Cast | Year |
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The Great Rehearsals: Cecil Taylor in Paris | 1968 | |
Sunny's Time Now | Self | 2008 |
Cecil Taylor: All The Notes | Himself | 2005 |
Art Ensemble of Chicago and Cecil Taylor, Live in Paris | 1984 | |
Imagine the Sound | Self | 1981 |
Cecil e l'Instabile | Self | 2020 |
Leo Records: Strictly for Our Friends | Self (archive footage) | 2024 | Series | Cast | Year |