Cecil Taylor
- Born
- 15 March 1933 (85 years old)
- Died
- 5 April 2018
- Place of birth
- New York City, New York, USA
- Gender
- Male
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.
