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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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