Looking (Berlin Version) Solo
Cecil Taylor · 1990
69 min · 7 tracks · jazz · avant-garde music
A sprawling exploration of dissonance and rhythm that challenges traditional jazz forms through improvisation.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its representation of solo improvisation in jazz, showcasing Taylor's unique ability to interact with silence and sound. It received positive critical reception for pushing the boundaries of the genre and was pivotal in influencing a generation of avant-garde musicians who sought to challenge conventional structures.
- Best for
- sprawling improvisational explorations patient unfolding of sound immersive late-night listening
- Context
- Released in 1990, 'Looking (Berlin Version) Solo' captures Cecil Taylor during a prolific period in his career, following the acclaimed album 'The Complete, Legendary, Live Return Concert' from 1988. By this time, Taylor had established himself as a leading figure in avant-garde jazz, known for his innovative piano technique and boundary-pushing compositions.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bob Dylan· John Coltrane· Diana Ross· Thelonious Monk· Barbra Streisand· Christina Aguilera· Prince· Miles Davis
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Section 1 Standout 30:14
- 2 Section 2 Standout 27:57
- 3 Section 3 1:22
- 4 Section 4 Standout 3:45
- 5 Section 5 2:34
- 6 Section 6 1:43
- 7 Section 7 2:04
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