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3 Phasis
''3 Phasis'' is an album by Cecil Taylor recorded in April 1978 and released on the New World Records, New World label. The album features three performances by Taylor with Raphe Malik, Jimmy Lyons, Ramsey Ameen, Sirone (musician), Sirone and Ronald Shannon Jackson. The album was recorded during the same sessions that produced the ''Cecil Taylor Unit''. accessed 15 July 2009 Track listing :''All compositions by Cecil Taylor.'' # "3 Phasis" – 57:12 #* Recorded in April 1978Personnel * Cecil Taylor: piano * Jimmy Lyons: alto saxophone * Raphe Malik: trumpet * Ramsey Ameen: violin * Sirone (musician), Sirone: double bass, bass * Ronald Shannon Jackson: drum kit, drumsReferences {{Authority control 1978 al ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cecil Taylor
Cecil Percival Taylor (March 25, 1929April 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". Early life and education Cecil Percival Taylor was born on March 25, 1929, in Long Island City, Queens, and raised in Corona, Queens. Ratliff, Ben (May 3, 2012)"Lessons From the Dean of the School of Improv" ''The New York Times''. Retrieved December 9, 2017: "I recently spoke with the 83-year-old improvising pianist Cecil Taylor for about five hours over two days. One day was at his three-story home ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
