Cecil Taylor, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Cecil Taylor

American pianist and poet

Date of Birth: 25-Mar-1929

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States

Date of Death: 05-Apr-2018

Profession: writer, composer, poet, pianist, jazz musician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Cecil Percival Taylor (March 25, 1929 – April 5, 2018) 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.
His technique has been compared to percussion.
Referring to the number of keys on a standard piano, Val Wilmer used the phrase "eighty-eight tuned drums" to describe Taylor's style.
He has been referred to as being "like Art Tatum with contemporary-classical leanings".