Released 1996
3 Phasis
Cecil TaylorA closer look at Cecil Taylor-3 Phasis's album 3 Phasis
Album overview Cecil Taylor-3 Phasis is an avant-garde jazz ensemble led by the renowned pianist and composer Cecil T…
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Released 1990
Air
Cecil TaylorDiving deep into Air by Cecil Taylor
Air- Album Overview The album "Air" by avant-garde jazz pianist Cecil Taylor was released in 1970 on the Blue Note la…
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Released 2002
Cecil Taylor / Bill Dixon / Tony Oxley
Cecil TaylorInside the atmosphere of Cecil Taylor's Cecil Taylor / Bill Dixon / Tony Oxley
Cecil Taylor / Bill Dixon / Tony Oxley- Album Overview The album "Cecil Taylor / Bill Dixon / Tony Oxley," released i…
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Released 1988
Cell Walk for Celeste
Cecil TaylorA closer look at Cecil Taylor-Cell Walk for Celeste's album Cell Walk for Celeste
Album overview Cecil Taylor's "Cell Walk for Celeste," released in 1979, stands as a significant entry in the realm o…
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Released 1987
Chinampas
Cecil TaylorListening to Chinampas by Cecil Taylor
Chinampas- Album Overview "Chinampas," released in 1985, is a seminal work by the avant-garde jazz pianist Cecil Tayl…
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Released 1967
Conquistador!
Cecil TaylorCecil Taylor's Conquistador!: A Critical Review from a Listener's Perspective
Cecil Taylor is one of the most iconic figures in the world of free jazz. He has experimented with different forms of…
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Released 1991
Dreaming Of The Masters, Volume 2: Thelonious Sphe
Cecil TaylorAlbum spotlight: Cecil Taylor – Dreaming Of The Masters, Volume 2: Thelonious Sphe
Dreaming Of The Masters, Volume 2: Thelonious Sphe- Album Overview Cecil Taylor's "Dreaming Of The Masters, Volume 2:…
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Released 1989
Erzulie Maketh Scent
Cecil TaylorReview of Cecil Taylor-Erzulie Maketh Scent – Erzulie Maketh Scent
Album overview Cecil Taylor's "Erzulie Maketh Scent" is a pivotal work in the realm of avant-garde jazz, released in …
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Released 1981
Fly! Fly! Fly! Fly! Fly!
Cecil TaylorFly! Fly! Fly! Fly! Fly!: exploring the world of Cecil Taylor
Fly! Fly! Fly! Fly! Fly!- Album Overview "Fly! Fly! Fly! Fly! Fly!" is a seminal jazz album by the avant-garde pianis…
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Released 1987
For Olim
Cecil TaylorExploring the sound of Cecil Taylor-For Olim: For Olim
Album overview Cecil Taylor, an avant-garde jazz pianist and composer, released the album "For Olim" in 1987 under th…
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Released 1959
Hard Drivin' Jazz
Cecil TaylorCecil Taylor-Hard Drivin' Jazz – Hard Drivin' Jazz: a sonic journey
Album overview Cecil Taylor's "Hard Drivin' Jazz," released in 1960, stands as a landmark in the avant-garde jazz mov…
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Released 1984
Historic Concerts
Cecil TaylorAlbum spotlight: Cecil Taylor-Historic Concerts – Historic Concerts
Album overview Cecil Taylor's "Historic Concerts," released in 1990, is a remarkable collection that showcases the le…
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Released 1989
In East-Berlin
Cecil TaylorCecil Taylor's In East-Berlin: A Critical Review of a Jazz Classic
Cecil Taylor was one of the most innovative and influential pianists in the history of jazz. His unconventional appro…
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Released 1990
In Florescence
Cecil TaylorReview of Cecil Taylor-In Florescence – In Florescence
Album overview Cecil Taylor's album "In Florescence," released in 2010, marks a significant entry in the avant-garde …
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Released 1989
It Is In The Brewing Luminous
Cecil TaylorA Critical Review of the Album: It Is In The Brewing Luminous by Cecil Taylor
Jazz fans are in for a treat with Cecil Taylor’s album titled It Is In The Brewing Luminous. But who is Cecil Taylor,…
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Released 1956
Jazz Advance
Cecil TaylorCecil Taylor's Jazz Advance: A Critical Review of a Notable Album
Jazz music has undergone transitions over the years, and while it remains a distinct genre, it has evolved into jazz …
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Released 1986
Jumpin’ Punkins
Cecil TaylorCecil Taylor – Jumpin’ Punkins: a sonic journey
Jumpin’ Punkins- Album Overview Cecil Taylor's "Jumpin’ Punkins," released in 1966, stands as a pivotal work in the r…
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Released 1989
Leaf Palm Hand
Cecil TaylorCheck the vibes: Cecil Taylor-Leaf Palm Hand – Leaf Palm Hand
Album overview Cecil Taylor's album "Leaf Palm Hand," released in 2014, stands as a testament to the legendary avant-…
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Released 1989
Legba Crossing
Cecil TaylorA closer look at Cecil Taylor-Legba Crossing's album Legba Crossing
Album overview Cecil Taylor, an iconic figure in avant-garde jazz, released his album "Legba Crossing" in 1998 on the…
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Released 1959
Looking Ahead!
Cecil TaylorExploring the sound of Cecil Taylor-Looking Ahead!: Looking Ahead!
Album overview Cecil Taylor's album "Looking Ahead!" was released in 1966 under the Blue Note label, marking a signif…
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Released 1998
Love for Sale
Cecil TaylorCecil Taylor's ‘Love for Sale’: A Critical Review of an Influential Album
Cecil Taylor, a jazz pianist, composer, and poet, whose innovative and avant-garde approach to music has always been …
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Released 1999
Momentum Space
Cecil TaylorThe evolution of Cecil Taylor in Momentum Space
Momentum Space- Album Overview "Momentum Space," released in 2005, is an essential addition to the avant-garde jazz r…
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Released 2000
Nailed
Cecil TaylorCecil Taylor-Nailed – Nailed: a sonic journey
Album overview Cecil Taylor's album "Nailed," released in 1973, is a monumental work in the realm of avant-garde jazz…
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Released 1962
Nefertiti, The Beautiful One Has Come
Cecil TaylorA Critical Review of the Album: Nefertiti, The Beautiful One Has Come by Cecil Taylor
Every music lover has a music album that touches their hearts and souls, one that they can listen to repeatedly witho…
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Released 1972
New York City R&b
Cecil TaylorNew York City R&b by Cecil Taylor: expectations vs reality
New York City R&b- Album Overview "New York City R&b" is an album by the avant-garde jazz pianist and compose…
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Released 1994
Olu Iwa
Cecil TaylorA Deeper Look at Cecil Taylor's Album, Olu Iwa
If you're a lover of jazz music, chances are you've heard of Cecil Taylor. Hailed as one of the greatest jazz pianist…
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Released 1989
Pleistozaen Mit Wasser
Cecil TaylorExploring the sound of Cecil Taylor-Pleistozaen Mit Wasser: Pleistozaen Mit Wasser
Album overview Cecil Taylor's album "Pleistozaen Mit Wasser" was released in 1988, showcasing the avant-garde jazz pi…
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Released 1982
Praxis
Cecil TaylorPraxis: the next chapter for Cecil Taylor
Praxis- Album Overview "Praxis," released in 1976, is an avant-garde jazz album by the legendary pianist and composer…
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Released 1973
Solo
Cecil TaylorCecil Taylor experiments boldly on Solo
Solo- Album Overview "Solo" is a remarkable album by influential jazz pianist Cecil Taylor, released in 1974 under th…
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Released 1989
Spots, Circles, and Fantasy
Cecil TaylorCheck the vibes: Cecil Taylor-Spots, Circles, and Fantasy – Spots, Circles, and Fantasy
Album overview Cecil Taylor's "Spots, Circles, and Fantasy" is a profound exploration of avant-garde jazz, released i…
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Released 1973
Student Studies
Cecil TaylorCheck the vibes: Cecil Taylor-Student Studies – Student Studies
Album overview Cecil Taylor, a towering figure in avant-garde jazz, released "Student Studies" in 1988 through the la…
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Released 1978
The Cecil Taylor Unit
Cecil TaylorA Critical Review of the Album: The Cecil Taylor Unit by Cecil Taylor
Cecil Taylor was a creative American jazz musician and poet who enriched the world with his impact on the free jazz m…
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