Cecil Taylor

Cecil Taylor

Known for
Acting
Born
March 15, 1933
Died
April 5, 2018 (aged 85)
Birthplace
New York City, New York, USA

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.

Known For

Filmography