RIP Cecil Taylor

RE: RIP Cecil Taylor, posted on April 6, 2018 at 00:15:18
belyin Audiophile Posts: 1285 Location: New Orleans Joined: November 1, 2003	A real giant of the music--I feel privileged to have heard him in person once.

"Giant" was exactly the word I was thinking of.., posted on April 6, 2018 at 01:55:01
andy evans Audiophile Posts: 4382 Joined: October 20, 2000	One of the real originals in Jazz, like Monk and Ornette Coleman. Truly inspirational.

Buell Neidlinger, posted on April 6, 2018 at 04:47:00

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Was the bassist on Cecil Taylor's seminal albums in the late 50's early 60's and " New York City R&B " was initially released under Buell's name. Buell's death was on 3/16/2018 , too few of the greats are still with us.

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/25/obituaries/buell-neidling

RE: RIP Cecil Taylor, posted on April 6, 2018 at 07:18:33
Mike K Audiophile Posts: 13975 Location: 97701 Joined: September 23, 1999	Maybe you have to be musically well-trained in order to appreciate CT. I don't fit that category, so I do not appreciate his playing. Matter of fact, I have no idea what he's doing, or trying to do, so I am not going to miss him even a little. Lack of skill dictates economy of style. - Joey Ramone

RE: RIP Cecil Taylor, posted on April 6, 2018 at 14:31:07
Rockethead26 Audiophile Posts: 2065 Location: Arizona Joined: March 21, 2011	Me either. As soon as I hear the words "modern" or "avantgarde" in the same sentence as "jazz" I run the other way.

RE: RIP Cecil Taylor, posted on April 6, 2018 at 20:42:42
D Harvey Manufacturer Posts: 5563 Location: SE Michigan Joined: May 30, 2001	He's never been a favorite of mine. I've only partly cracked the code but I go back and try again every so often. I have a feeling I haven't heard his best work. Conquistador! Is the only album I have of his. dh

RE: RIP Cecil Taylor, posted on April 6, 2018 at 22:10:23
fantja Audiophile Posts: 15524 Location: Alabama Joined: September 11, 2010	A Master on the avant garde sytle. R.I.P.

I used to have Conquistador! and Unit Structures. , posted on April 7, 2018 at 09:56:18
Rick W	I tried to get into Taylor. He certainly was an innovator and developed a unique style. I ended up having lottsa respect for his abilities and artistic integrity, but just didn't find his music that appealing.

Ditto... any musical connection was always fleeting..., posted on April 7, 2018 at 11:29:03
musetap Audiophile Posts: 31879 Location: San Francisco Joined: July 8, 2003 Contributor Since: January 28, 2004	a listen was enough, revisits never necessary. I tried too. Think he fed peoples minds more than their souls. Supremely influential to many and respected be all. Myself included. "Once this was all Black Plasma and Imagination"-Michael McClure

RE: RIP Cecil Taylor, posted on April 9, 2018 at 10:54:18

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For those who get Cecil Taylor and those that don't, I will be dedicating a large portion of my radio show Thursday morning to his work. WPFW 89.3FM Washington, DC or stream live at www.wpfwfm.org. Thursday 5-8:00 am. Cecil Taylor portion probably from 5:40 until 7:15 +/-.
Craig Williams sitting in for Jim Dombrouski on Morning Brew Classic Jazz Edition.

I hope you can tune in and hear something you like.
"Anyone who understands jazz knows that you can't understand it. It's too complicated. That's what's so simple about it." - Yogi Berra.

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That's pretty much where I am. , posted on April 9, 2018 at 18:12:59
D Harvey Manufacturer Posts: 5563 Location: SE Michigan Joined: May 30, 2001	I listened to some of unit structures today and came away feeling about the same s usual. The tonal language is distinctive and not TOO difficult to grasp but rhythmically the music seems to have very little real organization. I think this is where the appeal falls flat for me. Maybe time will change that eventually. dh

RE: RIP Cecil Taylor, posted on April 10, 2018 at 14:39:44
fantja Audiophile Posts: 15524 Location: Alabama Joined: September 11, 2010	I will be working and cannot tune in- have a good show!

RE: That's pretty much where I am. , posted on April 10, 2018 at 14:40:11
fantja Audiophile Posts: 15524 Location: Alabama Joined: September 11, 2010	dh- start w/ his 1st album- Jazz Advance.

RE: RIP Cecil Taylor, posted on April 10, 2018 at 14:50:20
Cpwill Audiophile Posts: 1096 Location: DC Joined: December 22, 2003 Contributor Since: October 24, 2008	Audio shows are archived for two weeks and can be found on the website. The show is Morning Brew and Union City Radio Classic Jazz Edition. "Anyone who understands jazz knows that you can't understand it. It's too complicated. That's what's so simple about it." - Yogi Berra. Cpwill

RE: RIP Cecil Taylor, posted on April 10, 2018 at 15:14:56
fantja Audiophile Posts: 15524 Location: Alabama Joined: September 11, 2010	Outstanding! Cpwill what is the name of your show? The D.C. / Baltimore area is red hot for Jazz.

That album bears little resemblance to the overwhelming majority of his recordings/music., posted on April 10, 2018 at 15:26:49

Rick W

Its mildly interesting to hear early Taylor, but if I'm going to listen to his music I'd much rather hear what he's best known for - his much later playing/music. Best thing on Jazz Advance is Lacy, and there's sure lottsa other Lacy recordings that I'd rather listen to.

RE: That album bears little resemblance to the overwhelming majority of his recordings/music., posted on April 10, 2018 at 15:41:56
fantja Audiophile Posts: 15524 Location: Alabama Joined: September 11, 2010	Suggestions?

Suggestions for Lacy recordings?, posted on April 10, 2018 at 15:55:10
Rick W	Don't have any Taylor recs since I'm not a fan of his music. Here's the Lacy LP's I own/like. Steve Lacy Soprano Sax (Prestige) Reflections (New Jazz) Evidence w/Don Cherry (Prestige) The Straight Horn of Steve Lacy (Candid) Change Of Season - music of Herbie Nichols (Soulnote)

RE: Suggestions for Lacy recordings?, posted on April 10, 2018 at 16:40:33
fantja Audiophile Posts: 15524 Location: Alabama Joined: September 11, 2010	Thanks! for sharing -Rick W

RE: RIP Cecil Taylor, posted on April 10, 2018 at 16:42:32
fantja Audiophile Posts: 15524 Location: Alabama Joined: September 11, 2010	My closest Jazz stream is wwoz - New Orleans. The DJ just played 'The World of Cecil Taylor' 1960 album.

RE: RIP Cecil Taylor, posted on April 10, 2018 at 19:01:43

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I have been subbing for folks for about 16 months. Since early January I have been doing Jim Dombrouski's Thursday morning Classic Jazz edition of Morning Brew as he has been facing ongoing medical challenging issues. When he is able to return, I am suppose to have my own regular show Wednesday night/Thursday morning midnight to 2:00 am, but I think Thursdays 5:00 to *{00 am will continue for another month or two.

Listen in live stream if you can or on archives if that works better for you. www.wpfwfm.prg. Feedback always welcome/
"Anyone who understands jazz knows that you can't understand it. It's too complicated. That's what's so simple about it." - Yogi Berra.

Cpwill

Here's another. , posted on April 10, 2018 at 19:05:34
D Harvey Manufacturer Posts: 5563 Location: SE Michigan Joined: May 30, 2001	I'm no expert on Steve Lacy but I sure like him on the classic album Gil Evans + 10. dh

RE: That's pretty much where I am. , posted on April 10, 2018 at 19:09:32
D Harvey Manufacturer Posts: 5563 Location: SE Michigan Joined: May 30, 2001	I'll check it out. Thanks. dh

CT on OZ, posted on April 10, 2018 at 22:17:24
belyin Audiophile Posts: 1285 Location: New Orleans Joined: November 1, 2003	David Kunian just announced he would be playing all Cecil Taylor next Tuesday (April 17)10 PM to Midnight. WWOZ 90.7 New Orleans ( wwoz.org for stream or 2 week archive.)

RE: RIP Cecil Taylor, posted on April 11, 2018 at 03:30:53
fantja Audiophile Posts: 15524 Location: Alabama Joined: September 11, 2010	Thank You.

RE: CT on OZ, posted on April 11, 2018 at 03:31:15
fantja Audiophile Posts: 15524 Location: Alabama Joined: September 11, 2010	Outstanding! belyin

Me too! nt, posted on April 11, 2018 at 14:22:03
Rick W	nt

RE: RIP Cecil Taylor, posted on April 12, 2018 at 22:54:09
fantja Audiophile Posts: 15524 Location: Alabama Joined: September 11, 2010	How was your show on Cecil Taylor- Cpwill?

RE: RIP Cecil Taylor, posted on April 13, 2018 at 04:56:06

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You can listen online to archived music shows for two weeks. Do so if you can. Programming long songs is challenging with news breaks, station IDs, etc. but I managed to work some in including ending with a 40 minute Taylor-Roach duet.

I had more technical difficulties and operator error than normal, but I got many, many positive calls from listeners so I will consider it a success.
"Anyone who understands jazz knows that you can't understand it. It's too complicated. That's what's so simple about it." - Yogi Berra.

Cpwill

RE: RIP Cecil Taylor, posted on April 13, 2018 at 05:00:17
Cpwill Audiophile Posts: 1096 Location: DC Joined: December 22, 2003 Contributor Since: October 24, 2008	Wow, this is the longest tread since "Are jazz musicians nice people" Seems appropriated that CT would evoke responses from both end of the spectrum. "Anyone who understands jazz knows that you can't understand it. It's too complicated. That's what's so simple about it." - Yogi Berra. Cpwill

RE: RIP Cecil Taylor, posted on April 14, 2018 at 02:50:57
fantja Audiophile Posts: 15524 Location: Alabama Joined: September 11, 2010	I will attempt to find your show- Cpwill.

RE: RIP Cecil Taylor, posted on April 15, 2018 at 17:20:41
fantja Audiophile Posts: 15524 Location: Alabama Joined: September 11, 2010	I found your show on 4/12 Cpwill. Can you review your notes and tell me the Cecil Taylor musical selections played?

RE: RIP Cecil Taylor, posted on April 15, 2018 at 18:44:56

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Here is the Cecil Taylor part of the playlist. Closing out with a 40 minute duet kind of breaks the mold for morning drive time radio, but Cecil certainly broke a lot of molds in his lifetime. Enjoy.

Cecil Taylor I Love Paris Love for Sale United Artist Jazz 05:51 AM
Cecil Taylor Love for Sale Love for Sale United Artist Jazz 06:01 AM
Cecil Taylor Rick Kick Shaw Jazz Advance Blue Note 06:09 AM
Cecil Taylor & Tony Oxley Ailanthus Ailanthus/Altissima Triple Point Records 06:21 AM
Cecil Taylor Song Jazz Advance Blue Note 06:41 AM
Cecil Taylor Nefertiti, the Beautiful One Has Come#2 Complete Live at the Cafe Montmartre Solar Records 06:47 AM
Cecil Taylor Bemsha Swing Jazz Advance Blue Note 07:05 AM
Cecil Taylor and Max Roach Duets - Part 1 Max roach and Cecil Taylor Historic Concerts Soul Note 07:22 AM
"Anyone who understands jazz knows that you can't understand it. It's too complicated. That's what's so simple about it." - Yogi Berra.

Cpwill

RE: RIP Cecil Taylor, posted on April 16, 2018 at 05:31:07
fantja Audiophile Posts: 15524 Location: Alabama Joined: September 11, 2010	Much Thanks- Craig. Remember, the career politicians have made everything for sale in D.C.

RE: RIP Cecil Taylor, posted on April 17, 2018 at 16:58:13
fantja Audiophile Posts: 15524 Location: Alabama Joined: September 11, 2010	I enjoyed your show- Cpwill I will tune in more often to your station for my Jazz needs. I liked the format for finding archived shows and its ease of use.

RE: CT on OZ, posted on April 18, 2018 at 09:56:38
fantja Audiophile Posts: 15524 Location: Alabama Joined: September 11, 2010	belyin I am catching up on OZ's program fro Cecil Taylor from last night.

RE: RIP Cecil Taylor, posted on May 5, 2018 at 20:54:16
fantja Audiophile Posts: 15524 Location: Alabama Joined: September 11, 2010	Guys- I am still enjoying my foray into the world of Cecil Taylor.

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RIP Cecil Taylor

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