Cecil Taylor

Cecil Percival Taylor (March 25, 1929 – April 5, 2018) was an American pianist and poet.Yanow, Scott (2008). [ "Cecil Taylor biography"], AllMusic.

Taylor was known as having been one of the pioneers of free jazz. His music is characterized as energetic, physical approach, producing complex improvised sounds. His piano technique has been likened to percussion, for example described as "eighty-eight tuned drums" (referring to the number of keys on a standard piano).

Taylor died at his Brooklyn, New York home on April 5, 2018 at the age of 89.

 Related pages 
List of poets from North America

References

Other websites
 Cecil Taylor  - Interviewed by Jason Gross, January 2000
 Mr. Taylor's Filibuster - Interviewed by Kurt Gottschalk, March 11, 2004
 A Fireside Chat With Cecil Taylor - Interviewed by Fred Jung
 Sessionography of Cecil Taylor 

Category:1929 births
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Category:American jazz musicians
Category:American pianists
Category:American poets
Category:Musicians from New York City
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