Cell Walk for Celeste
Cecil Taylor · 1988
57 min · 7 tracks · jazz · avant-garde music
A swirling tapestry of dissonant harmonies and intricate rhythms that embodies the essence of avant-garde jazz.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady exploration of complex rhythms
- immersive experience for attentive listeners
- dynamic shifts in emotional intensity
- extended pieces that unfold gradually
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer concise, standalone tracks
- seek immediate gratification from music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Cell Walk for Celeste' was released in 1988, Cecil Taylor had firmly established himself as a leading figure in avant-garde jazz. This album followed his influential work 'Dancing in Your Head' (1980) and marked a continued exploration of complex structures and improvisation, showcasing Taylor's unique piano techniques and compositional style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sun Ra· Ornette Coleman· Anthony Braxton
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Cell Walk for Celeste (take 1) 11:32
- 2 Davis (take 1) 3:12
- 3 Section C (take 1) 10:24
- 4 Jumpin’ Punkins (take 4) 8:20
- 5 Jumpin’ Punkins (take 5) 8:20
- 6 Davis (take 3) 5:20
- 7 Cell Walk for Celeste (take 3) 9:52
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