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Cecil Taylor

Cecil Taylor (1929–2018) was an American poet, composer and writer.

Also recorded as Cecil P. Taylor.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Cecil Percival Taylor.

Born at New York City in 1929, died at New York City in 2018.

In detail

Cecil Taylor studied at New England Conservatory and New York College of Music. the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are jazz and avant-garde music.

Employment is recorded with Antioch College. Membership is recorded of Cecil Taylor Quintet, The Cecil Taylor Quartet and Cecil Taylor Ensemble.

Distinctions recorded are MacArthur Fellows Program, Paul Acket Award, Guggenheim Fellowship and Kyoto Prize in Arts and Philosophy.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Cecil Taylor”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q363908: Cecil Taylor

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