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Cecil Taylor
Acting
Born March 15, 1933 · New York City, New York, USA
Died April 5, 2018
Also known as Cecil Percival Taylor
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.
Awards & recognition
- Kyoto Prize in Arts and Philosophy · 2013
- MacArthur Fellows Program · 1991
- Guggenheim Fellowship · 1973
- NEA Jazz Masters
- Paul Acket Award
