Love for Sale
Cecil Taylor · 1959
50 min · 6 tracks · jazz · avant-garde music
A complex tapestry of dissonant piano phrases intertwines with rhythmic intensity and improvisational freedom.
Why this album works
The album is significant for its role in the avant-garde jazz movement, showcasing Taylor's revolutionary approach to improvisation and composition. Critically acclaimed upon release, it contributed to the broader acceptance of free jazz, influencing countless musicians and solidifying Taylor's reputation within the genre.
- Best for
- steady exploration of emotional depth intense improvisation with rhythmic complexity thoughtful engagement for attentive listeners
- Context
- Released in 1959, 'Love for Sale' was Cecil Taylor's second album following his debut, 'Jazz Advance'. At this point in his career, Taylor was establishing himself as a leading figure in avant-garde jazz, pushing boundaries and developing his distinctive style that blended traditional jazz elements with innovative approaches to rhythm and harmony.
- 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 Get Out of Town Standout 9:14
- 2 I Love Paris Standout 5:14
- 3 Love for Sale Standout 8:17
- 4 Little Lees (Louise) 9:07
- 5 Matie’s Trophies (Motystrophe) 10:16
- 6 Carol/Three Points 8:16
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