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Mar 25, 1929 New York City, New York, United States Died on 05 Apr 2018 (aged 89)
American pianist and poet
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About Cecil Taylor
- Cecil Percival Taylor (March 25, 1929 – April 5, 2018) 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.
- His technique has been compared to percussion.
- Referring to the number of keys on a standard piano, Val Wilmer used the phrase "eighty-eight tuned drums" to describe Taylor's style.
- He has been referred to as being "like Art Tatum with contemporary-classical leanings".
