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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. 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". Wikipedia  

✵ 25. March 1929 – 5. April 2018
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Famous Cecil Taylor Quotes

“You practice so you can invent. Discipline? No. The joy of practicing leads you to the celebration of the creation.”

Cecil Taylor

Soure: Films on Demand, Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Films Media Group, & MVD Entertainment Group. (2011). Cecil Taylor All the Notes. New York, N.Y.: Films Media Group.

“I don't expect people who listen to Emerson, Lake, and Palmer to come hear me. I accept that reality.”

Cecil Taylor

Source: http://www.bluesforpeace.com/names.htm

“Sometimes when it goes really well, you wonder, "who's that at the piano?"”

Cecil Taylor

Soure: http://www.furious.com/perfect/ceciltaylor.html

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