Cecil 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.

Known For

Cecil Taylor: All The Notes

Leo Records: Strictly for Our Friends

The Great Rehearsals: Cecil Taylor in Paris

Imagine the Sound

Art Ensemble of Chicago and Cecil Taylor, Live in Paris

All Movies (7)

• Leo Records: Strictly for Our Friends2024 · as Self (archive footage)
• Cecil e l'Instabile2020 · as Self
• Sunny's Time Now2008 · as Self
• Cecil Taylor: All The Notes2005 · as Himself
• Art Ensemble of Chicago and Cecil Taylor, Live in Paris1984
• Imagine the Sound1981 · as Self
• The Great Rehearsals: Cecil Taylor in Paris1968