Cecil Taylor
1929 - 2018
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Biography
Cecil Taylor was an influential American pianist and poet known for his innovative and avant-garde approach to jazz music. He was a pioneer in free jazz and was known for his energetic and improvisational performances. Taylor's music pushed boundaries and challenged traditional jazz conventions, earning him a reputation as a groundbreaking and revolutionary artist.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
I'm trying to play the truth of what I am. The reason it's difficult is because I'm changing all the time.
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I like to play very freely where I don't have any boundaries if possible.
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I feel that every time I go into a concert, I have to give all of my energies. It's recollective, going back, to gather all the grains of energy I can find.
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Silence is a sound, too. It's like a piano or a trumpet. I love the adventure of it.
5
It's like having a conversation. A conversation can be made up of curses, prayers, poems, or whatever.