Cecil Taylor
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Summary
Cecil Taylor was born on March 25, 1929[1], in New York City[2]. He died on April 5, 2018[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a classical pianist[5], poet[6], composer[7], writer[8], and jazz pianist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,103 views/month, #7,087 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Native language: English[12]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[13]
- Occupation: pianist[14], musician[15]
- Employer: Antioch College[16]
- Educated at: New England Conservatory[17], New York College of Music[18]
- Award received: MacArthur Fellows Program[19], Paul Acket Award[20], Guggenheim Fellowship[21], Kyoto Prize in Arts and Philosophy[22], NEA Jazz Masters[23]
- Member of: Cecil Taylor Quintet[24], The Cecil Taylor Quartet[25], Cecil Taylor Ensemble[26], The Cecil Taylor Unit[27], Cecil Taylor Feel Trio[28]
- Sex or gender: male[29]
- Genre: jazz[30], avant-garde music[31]
- Record label: Blue Note[32], Cadence Jazz Records[33], Candid Records[34], Enja Records[35], Transition Records[36], FMP/Free Music Production[37]
- Discography: Cecil Taylor discography[38]
- Commons category: Cecil Taylor[39]
- Family name: Taylor[40]
- Given name: Cecil[41], Percival[42]
- Official website: http://www.cecil-taylor.com/[43]
- Topic's main category: Category:Cecil Taylor[44]
- Instrument: piano[45]
- Described by source: UbuWeb[46], Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[47]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[48]
- Birth name: Cecil Percival Taylor[49]
- Name in native language: Cecil Taylor[50]
- Start of work period: 1956[51]
- End of work period: April 5, 2018[52]
Why It Matters
Cecil Taylor has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
He has been cited as an influence by Alexander Hawkins[55], a pianist[56], b. 1981[57], of United Kingdom[58], awarded the Parliamentary Jazz Awards[59].
FAQs
Where was Cecil Taylor born?
Cecil Taylor was born in New York City[2].
Where did Cecil Taylor die?
Cecil Taylor passed away in New York City[4].
What did Cecil Taylor do for work?
Cecil Taylor worked as a classical pianist[5], poet[6], composer[7], writer[8], and jazz pianist[9].
Where did Cecil Taylor go to school?
Cecil Taylor was educated at New England Conservatory[17] and New York College of Music[18].
What awards did Cecil Taylor receive?
Honors received include MacArthur Fellows Program[19], Paul Acket Award[20], Guggenheim Fellowship[21], and Kyoto Prize in Arts and Philosophy[22].
Who did Cecil Taylor influence?
Cecil Taylor has been cited as an influence by Alexander Hawkins[55].