Cecil Taylor
Known For: Acting
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: March 15, 1933
Day of Death: April 5, 2018 (85 years old)
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA
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.