Cecil Taylor

Cecil Taylor

  • Birthday: 3/15/1933
  • Deathday: 4/5/2018
  • Place of birth: New York City, New York, USA
  • Fame for: Acting
  • Also known 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.

Filmography

The Great Rehearsals: Cecil Taylor in Paris
Release date: 7/28/1968

The Great Rehearsals: Cecil Taylor in Paris

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Sunny's Time Now
Release date: 11/14/2008

Sunny's Time Now

Role(s): Self

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Cecil Taylor: All The Notes
Release date: 1/1/2005

Cecil Taylor: All The Notes

Role(s): Himself

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Art Ensemble of Chicago and Cecil Taylor, Live in Paris
Release date: 1/1/1984

Art Ensemble of Chicago and Cecil Taylor, Live in Paris

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Imagine the Sound
Release date: 8/24/1981

Imagine the Sound

Role(s): Self

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