Improvised architecture that pushes the limits of avant-garde design.
This is pianist Cecil Taylor's masterpiece for the Blue Note label. A historic album that intertwines abstract construction and explosive improvisation, opening up new horizons in free jazz.
From the very beginning, a mass of sound surges in, refusing to compromise, allowing chaos and structure to coexist. Taylor's piano is more of a continuum of rhythm and sound than melody, with each instrument freely intertwining while also creating a meticulous structure. In tracks like "Steps" and "Enter, Evening," we hear moments when extreme tension becomes music in its own right. The album's approach of breaking down traditional forms and creating a new order runs throughout, making this a turning point in the history of free jazz. A masterpiece where overwhelming energy and intelligence coexist.
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Steps
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Enter Evening (Soft Line Structure)
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Unit Structure / As Of A Now / Section
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Tales (8 Whisps)
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Trumpet - Eddie Gale Stevens Jr.
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Trumpet - Eddie Gale Stevens Jr.
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Piano, Bells, Liner Notes, Composed By - Cecil Taylor
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Piano, Bells, Liner Notes, Composed By - Cecil Taylor
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Drums - Andrew Cyrille
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Drums - Andrew Cyrille
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Producer - Alfred Lion
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Producer - Alfred Lion
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Recorded By - Rudy Van Gelder
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Recorded By [Recording By] - Rudy Van Gelder
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Bass - Alan Silva
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Bass - Alan Silva
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Alto Saxophone - Jimmy Lyons (2)
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Alto Saxophone - Jimmy Lyons (2)
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Bass - Henry Grimes
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Bass - Henry Grimes
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Photography By [Cover Photo] - Francis Wolff
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Photography By [Cover Photo] - Francis Wolff
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Alto Saxophone, Oboe, Bass Clarinet - Ken McIntyre
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Alto Saxophone, Oboe, Bass Clarinet - Ken McIntyre
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Design [Cover] - Reid Miles
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Design [Cover] - Reid Miles
