In East Berlin
Cecil Taylor · 1989
144 min · 11 tracks · jazz · avant-garde music
A sprawling exploration of avant-garde soundscapes where chaos and structure intertwine in a dense musical tapestry.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- extended exploratory listening experience
- immersive soundscape for deep focus
- patient unfolding of musical ideas
- chaotic interludes with structured moments
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer concise, standalone tracks
- seek immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1989, 'In East Berlin' came during Cecil Taylor's prolific phase as a revered innovator in avant-garde jazz. At this point, Taylor had already established himself as a leading figure since the 1950s, continuing to push boundaries with complex compositions and improvisational techniques. The album showcases his long-standing commitment to experimentation and live performance dynamics.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sun Ra· Ornette Coleman· Anthony Braxton
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Reinforced Concrete, Part 1 13:46
- 2 Reinforced Concrete, Part 2 20:33
- 3 Reinforced Concrete, Part 3 30:22
- 4 Stone, Part 1 1:47
- 5 Stone, Part 2 1:13
- 6 Stone, Part 3 1:13
- 7 The Old Canal 2:00
- 8 Stone, Part 4 1:47
Disc 2
- 1 Puuc, Part 1 38:25
- 2 Puuc, Part 2 22:37
- 3 Puuc, Part 3 11:07
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