Cecil Taylor - Cecil Taylor
Review by Dyo Kodou 虚
The album Cecil Taylor by Cecil Taylor is a groundbreaking masterpiece that showcases the pianist's unparalleled virtuosity and creativity. Released in 1956, the album marked Taylor's debut as a bandleader and established him as one of the most innovative and influential figures in jazz history.
The album features Taylor's trio, consisting of bassist Buell Neidlinger and drummer Dennis Charles, and includes six original compositions that showcase Taylor's unique approach to improvisation and his mastery of the piano. The tracks range from the frenzied and chaotic "Bemsha Swing" to the haunting and introspective "Azure," and each one is a testament to Taylor's boundless imagination and technical prowess.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| E. B. (Every Body) | 9:55 | |
| Jumpin' Punkins (Take 5) | 8:17 | |
| O.P. | 9:13 | |
| Port Of Call | 4:20 | |
| Silent Tongues | ||
| Things Ain't What They Used To Be | 10:08 | |
| O. P. (Oscar Pettiford) | 9:12 | |
| Cell Walk For Celeste (Take 3) | 9:52 | |
| After All N 2 | 2:30 | |
| This Nearly Was Mine | 10:49 | |
| Crossing (IV Movimento) Prima Parte | 8:30 | |
| Jitney N 2 | 3:25 | |
| Cell Walk For Celeste (Take 1) | 11:28 | |
| After All (V Movimento) | 9:32 | |
| Cell Walk For Celeste (Take 2) | 11:43 | |
| Cindy's Man Mood | 5:12 | |
| Section C (Take 1) | 10:20 | |
| Crossing (IV Movimento) Seconda Parte | 10:00 | |
| Abyss (I Movimento) - Petals & Filaments (Il Movimento) - Jitney (III Movimento) | 18:06 | |
| Cindy's Main Mood | 5:12 |
Video
Cecil Taylor - Silent Tongues (Montreux Live)
Images
Catalog Numbers
- GDJ 87
- DEJ-67
- EF 20068
Labels
- Fabbri Editori
- Armando Curcio Editore
- Folio Collection
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Formats
- Vinyl
- LP
- Album
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Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | SIAE |
| Made By | Opti.Me.S. |
| Licensed From | Base Record |
| Copyright (c) | Armando Curcio Editore |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Art Direction | Oliviero Ciriaci |
| Design | Oliviero Ciriaci |
| Compiled By | Paolo Prato |
| Liner Notes | Franco Fayenz |
| Coordinator | Franco Fayenz |
| Music Consultant | Marco Giorgi |
| Bass | Buell Neidlinger |
| Drums | Billy Higgins (tracks: 4, 5), Dennis Charles (tracks: 1 to 3) |
| Piano | Cecil Taylor |
Notes
- Recorded at the Montreux Jazz Festival, Montreux, Switzerland, July 2nd, 1974
- On the cover flap:
- Nuova edizione riveduta 1981
- Not for sale separately from the magazine 'Dizionario Enciclopedico del Jazz' N. 67
- Recorded for Candid in New York City, October 12-13, 1960 (tracks 1 to 3), and January 10, 1961 (tracks 4, 5).
About Cecil Taylor
American free jazz pianist (b. March 25, 1929, New York City; d. April 5, 2018, New York City).
Real Name
- Cecil Percival Taylor
Name Vars
- C. Taylor
- Cecil Taylor Unit
- Taylor
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Summary by Dyo Kodou 虚
Comments
2023-04-12
Cecil Taylor at his best !
2023-04-11
A force of nature! Love it!
2023-04-11
WATH A FU.KINGS IMPROVISATIONS!!!!!!! SCHUBERT/ELLINGTON/SCRIABINE/SCHOENBERG/BEETHOVEN/JOHN CAGE ect........
2023-04-10
Once again, an inspiring display of freedom. While it may sound chaotic, I believe this is more a showcase of true exploration as well as technical skill. He clearly has an extremely firm grasp on rhythm but chooses to explore obscure note combinations. This combined with extremely clean note sequences sometimes played at breakneck speed with surgical precision makes for a sound that I have never heard out of any pianists. If anyone can suggest more artists like this I would love to broaden my new list. Thanks for posting :)
2023-04-09
This is beautiful. Mr. Taylor's life and work are a recent discovery of mine, along with Sam Rivers'. I feel as if free form improvisation and exploration constitute the absolute pinnacle of what may be refer to as "jazz".
2023-04-09
Ahh, free jazz, free music, no discernible rules...
2023-04-08
Sometimes, it seems like those reviewing Cecil's recordings are afraid to point out when he might be bullshitting us. But this is not one of those times. This still stands, after 46 years, as one of his most emotionally profound statements on record.
2023-04-08
One of the greatest recordings of the 20th century.
2023-04-07
Lots of people I know listen to this and hear only chaos and noise and confusion, but this is the sound of complete mental freedom, the mind allowed to break from all constraints and roam everywhere at once.
2023-04-07
Thanks for the preview. I received the latest new release email from ORG music today. They have remastered and reissued this LP. I don't want to purchase albums that aren't worth spending some time with for repeated listening. This is definitely engaging stuff, demanding without being exhausting, and some crunchy grooves in the mix, full of surprises. I think it might grow on me.
2023-04-07
Cease Ill Tail Or!!! 4EVER!! MORE!
