Cecil Taylor

Personal Info

Birthday: 1933-03-15

Age: 91

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA

Known For: Acting

Biography

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.

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Awards

Academy Award (2020) - Best Actor
Golden Globe (2019) - Best Performance

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Filmography

The Great Rehearsals: Cecil Taylor in Paris

Sunny's Time Now

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Cecil Taylor: All The Notes

Himself

Art Ensemble of Chicago and Cecil Taylor, Live in Paris

Imagine the Sound

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Cecil e l'Instabile

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Leo Records: Strictly for Our Friends

Self (archive footage)

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