The Unique Cecil Taylor

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The unique and iconic improvising pianist, composer and bandleader Cecil Taylor (1929-2018) is the subject of today’s episode. Here are links to some of the recordings that Jed recommends:

Conquistador (1966) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lq7liyDznk

Indent (1973) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQ_UYNRKvBQ&list=OLAK5uy_lD9tgOUv7eJXPcsAbhDfEavQdGrMtEuYc

Spring of Two Blue-Jays (1973) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=405AX1gCSqU

Akisakila (1973) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nvrszwugbs8

Three Phases (1978) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRv8k9wOc_g

Garden (1981) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyJk2wi4SPE

The “Feel” Trio (1990) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1XXbDUzBgs&list=PLfOs1ZtjYFMsEisE06b1lYd0eW2bmG7Te