Cecil Taylor
Cecil Taylor
Person

Cecil Taylor

Actor 1933-03-15 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.

Known for

FILMOGRAPHY
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Imagine the Sound

Imagine the Sound

1981 · Self

Art Ensemble of Chicago and Cecil Taylor, Live in Paris

Art Ensemble of Chicago and Cecil Taylor, Live in Paris

1984 · Movie

Cecil Taylor: All The Notes

Cecil Taylor: All The Notes

2005 · Himself

The Great Rehearsals: Cecil Taylor in Paris

The Great Rehearsals: Cecil Taylor in Paris

1968 · Movie

Leo Records: Strictly for Our Friends

Leo Records: Strictly for Our Friends

2024 · Self (archive footage)

Sunny's Time Now

2008 · Self

Cecil e l'Instabile

2020 · Self