The Tree of Life
Cecil Taylor · 1998
73 min · 5 tracks · jazz · avant-garde music
A sprawling exploration of avant-garde jazz, merging intricate piano improvisations with dynamic sonic textures.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long-form exploration of sound
- patient unfolding of complexity
- immersive late-night listening experience
- dynamic shifts in intensity
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer concise, standalone tracks
- seek immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'The Tree of Life' was released in 1998, Cecil Taylor had established himself as a pioneering figure in avant-garde jazz. This album came nearly four decades into his career, following numerous influential releases and performances that pushed the boundaries of jazz improvisation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sun Ra· Ornette Coleman· Anthony Braxton
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Period 1 1:08
- 2 Period 2 44:28
- 3 Period 3 21:29
- 4 Period 4 3:41
- 5 Period 5 2:41
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