What makes Fly! Fly! Fly! Fly! Fly! by Cecil Taylor notable?

This album is notable for its bold exploration of rhythm and structure, showcasing Taylor's unique approach to piano improvisation. It received positive critical reception, marking Taylor's continued relevance in a genre that often sidelined innovative voices by the early 1980s. By 1981, Cecil Taylor was an established figure in the avant-garde jazz scene, having released several influential albums since his debut in the 1950s. 'Fly! Fly! Fly! Fly! Fly!' followed his critically acclaimed works such as 'Unit Structures' (1966) and 'Conquistador!' (1966), further solidifying his reputation as a pioneering force in free jazz and experimental music.

Who is Fly! Fly! Fly! Fly! Fly! for?

Fly! Fly! Fly! Fly! Fly! works well if you're into wave-like pacing with peaks, dynamic exploration of sound and intense improvisation and complexity.

How many songs are on Fly! Fly! Fly! Fly! Fly!?

Fly! Fly! Fly! Fly! Fly! has 8 tracks, running approximately 47 minutes.

Fly! Fly! Fly! Fly! Fly!

Cecil Taylor · 1981

47 min · 8 tracks · jazz · avant-garde music

A whirlwind of avant-garde jazz, where frenetic piano improvisations entwine with complex rhythms and ethereal textures.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

wave-like pacing with peaks
dynamic exploration of sound
intense improvisation and complexity
headphone detail hunting experience

Maybe skip if you want

seeking straightforward melodies
prefer predictable song structures

Where this album fits

Career context: By 1981, Cecil Taylor was an established figure in the avant-garde jazz scene, having released several influential albums since his debut in the 1950s. 'Fly! Fly! Fly! Fly! Fly!' followed his critically acclaimed works such as 'Unit Structures' (1966) and 'Conquistador!' (1966), further solidifying his reputation as a pioneering force in free jazz and experimental music.
Stylistic neighbors: Sun Ra· Ornette Coleman· Anthony Braxton

Tracklist

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

1 T (Beautiful Young’n) 0:53
2 Astar 6:09
3 Ensaslayi 7:54
4 I (Sister Young’n) 2:23
5 Corn in Sun + T (Moon) 6:15
6 The Stele Stolen and Broken Is Reclaimed 9:23
7 N + R (Love Is Friends) 4:02
8 Rocks Sub Amba 10:18

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