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    Cecil Taylor

    American composer and poet (1929–2018)

    For the Scottish playwright, see C. P. Taylor.

    Cecil Taylor

    Taylor at Moers Festival 2008

    Birth nameCecil Percival Taylor
    Born(1929-03-25)March 25, 1929
    Long Island City, New York, U.S.
    DiedApril 5, 2018(2018-04-05) (aged 89)
    Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
    GenresJazz, avant-garde jazz, free jazz, free improvisation
    Occupation(s)Musician, bandleader, composer, improviser, poet
    InstrumentPiano
    Years active1956–2018
    LabelsTransition, Blue Note, Freedom, Hathut, Enja, FMP

    Musical artist

    Cecil Percival Taylor (March 25, 1929 – April 5, 2018)[1][2][3] was an American pianist and poet.[5]

    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 techniq