Live in Bologna
Cecil Taylor · 1987
69 min · 1 track · jazz
An intense, sprawling exploration of sound where chaos and melody intertwine in a dynamic live setting.
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Live in Bologna — The title track is an expansive journey through Taylor's unique piano techniques, demonstrating his ability to blend dissonance with harmonic underpinnings while captivating the audience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album showcases intense improvisation and unique piano techniques, solidifying its avant-garde jazz identity.
What we noticed
- The single track spans over an hour, allowing for deep exploration of themes and motifs without interruption.
- Cecil Taylor employs a wide range of piano techniques, including rapid runs, dissonant clusters, and percussive strikes, contributing to the album's chaotic sound.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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9/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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9/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Live in Bologna 1:09:54
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