Cecil Taylor
"A dense tapestry of intricate rhythms and shifting textures creates an immersive space where chaos meets clarity, demanding both attention and introspection."
Quick Start
A good place to start with Cecil Taylor is…
New York City R&B
1972
Career Arc
Cecil Taylor's discography from 1959 to 2022
Full discography
Cecil Taylor's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.
Albums ()
The Complete, Legendary, Live Return Concert at The Town Hall NYC November 4, 1973
2022
Music from Two Continents – Live at Jazz Jamboree '84
2021
Mixed to Unit Structures Revisited
2021
At Angelica 2000 Bologna
2020
Poschiavo
2018
Corona
2018
The Last Dance
2009
Almeda
2004
Incarnation
2004
All the Notes
2004
Algonquin
2004
The Light of Corona
2003
Nailed
2000
Melancholy
1999
The Tree of Life
1998
Amewa
1995
Iwontunwonsi
1995
In Florescence
1990
Air
1990
Leaf Palm Hand
1989
Cell Walk for Celeste
1988
Chinampas
1988
Jumpin' Punkins
1987
Winged Serpent
1985
Air Above Mountains (Buildings Within)
1978
Live in the Black Forest
1978
Cecil Taylor Unit
1978
3 Phasis
1978
Embraced
1978
Solo
1973
New York City R&B
1972
CT: The Dance Project
2008
The Willisau Concert
2002
Double Holy House
1993
Looking (Berlin Version) Corona
1991
Looking (Berlin Version) Solo
1990
Alms/Tiergarten
1989
Legba Crossing
1989
Spots, Circles, and Fantasy
1989
Erzulie Maketh Scent
1989
Regalia
1989
In East Berlin
1989
Remembrance
1989
The Hearth
1989
Riobec
1989
Pleistozaen Mit Wasser
1989
Live in Vienna
1988
Tzotzil/Mummers/Tzotzil
1988
Olu Iwa
1987
For Olim
1987
Live in Bologna
1987
The Eighth
1986
Historic Concerts
1984
Garden
1982
Praxis
1982
It Is in the Brewing Luminous
1981
Fly! Fly! Fly! Fly! Fly!
1981
One Too Many Salty Swift and Not Goodbye
1980
Dark to Themselves
1977
The Great Concert of Cecil Taylor
1977
Silent Tongues
1975
Spring of Two Blue J's
1974
Indent
1973
Akisakila
1973
Student Studies
Conquistador!
1968
Unit Structures
1966
Nefertiti, the Beautiful One Has Come
1965
The World of Cecil Taylor
1961
Hard Driving Jazz
1959
Love for Sale
1959
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Timeline
How their sound evolved over time
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cecil Taylor sound like?
A dense tapestry of intricate rhythms and shifting textures creates an immersive space where chaos meets clarity, demanding both attention and introspection. Rooted in jazz and avant-garde music. Start with Unit Structures.
What is the best Cecil Taylor album to start with?
The best album to start with is "Unit Structures" (1966). It's the most representative of what makes Cecil Taylor worth hearing.
Who is Cecil Taylor for?
If you're into jazz and avant-garde music, Cecil Taylor is worth your time. A dense tapestry of intricate rhythms and shifting textures creates an immersive space where chaos meets clarity, demanding both attention and introspection.
How many albums does Cecil Taylor have?
Cecil Taylor has 71 releases in their discography, including 71 albums.
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