Cecil Taylor
Known for Acting
Born March 15, 1933
Died April 5, 2018
Place of Birth New York City, New York, USA
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
Imagine the Sound
1981
as Self
Leo Records: Strictly for Our Friends
2024
as Self (archive footage)
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Sunny's Time Now
2008
as Self
Cecil Taylor: All The Notes
2005
as Himself
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Cecil e l'Instabile
2020
as Self
The Great Rehearsals: Cecil Taylor in Paris
1968
Art Ensemble of Chicago and Cecil Taylor, Live in Paris
1984