Nefertiti, the Beautiful One Has Come
Cecil Taylor · 1965
119 min · 12 tracks · jazz · avant-garde music
A complex tapestry of avant-garde jazz woven with intricate piano improvisations and dynamic rhythmic interplay.
Why this album works
'Nefertiti, the Beautiful One Has Come' is notable for its influence on the evolution of jazz, particularly in its departure from conventional forms. The album received critical acclaim, with publications such as DownBeat recognizing it as a significant contribution to avant-garde music, influencing numerous artists and movements that followed.
- Best for
- dynamic peaks of improvisational intensity long-form explorations of sound meditative waves of piano intricacy
- Context
- Upon the release of 'Nefertiti, the Beautiful One Has Come' in 1965, Cecil Taylor was establishing himself as a pivotal figure in avant-garde jazz. This album followed his earlier works and showcased a shift towards more experimental structures, solidifying his reputation as an innovator in the genre.
- 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.
Disc 1
- 1 Trance 9:12
- 2 Call 9:00
- 3 Lena 6:58
- 4 D Trad That’s What Standout 21:26
- 5 (unrecorded silence) 1:02
- 6 Call (second version) Standout 6:36
Disc 2
- 1 What’s New 12:11
- 2 Nefertiti, The Beautiful One Has Come Standout 9:11
- 3 Lena (second version) 14:21
- 4 Nefertiti, The Beautiful One Has Come Standout 8:07
- 5 (unrecorded silence) 1:02
- 6 [untitled] 20:07
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