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At Angelica 2000 Bologna

Cecil Taylor · 2020

120 min · 12 tracks · jazz · avant-garde music

Cecil Taylor weaves intricate tapestries of sound, blending avant-garde jazz with spoken word in a dynamic exploration of rhythm and emotion.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts
  • extended exploration of rhythm
  • immersive sound tapestry experience
  • thought-provoking spoken word segments

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer quick, straightforward tracks
  • seek instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2020, 'At Angelica 2000 Bologna' marks one of Cecil Taylor's final recordings before his passing. At this point in his career, Taylor was celebrated as a pioneering figure in avant-garde jazz, known for his complex compositions and innovative piano techniques. This album showcases his continuing evolution as an artist while reflecting on decades of musical experimentation.
Stylistic neighbors
Sun Ra· Ornette Coleman· Anthony Braxton

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Dance of All Seasons, Part 1 26:34
  • 2 Dance of All Seasons, Part 2 26:51
  • 3 Dance of All Seasons, Part 3 12:35
  • 4 Audience/Applause 1:31

Disc 2

  • 1 Rap: Dance of All Seasons / Possessing a Door 10:03
  • 2 Rap: The Arc of Suspension 7:33
  • 3 Rap: No-One Has the Ownership of Pure Genius 5:02
  • 4 Rap: Through the Devotion to Sound to Make Words 3:20
  • 5 Rap: I Have Many People That I Bow To 8:24
  • 6 Rap: The Ingredient of Life 11:48
  • 7 Rap: And Then You Usually Have a Good Time 3:44
  • 8 Montage of Meanings: No Matter What 3:17

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