Name: The Complete Nat Hentoff Sessions
Brand: Cecil Taylor

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

99151

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Limited edition

Release date

2022-04-29

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8436559469173

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4 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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Cecil Taylor

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Jazz

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Essential Jazz Classics

<p>Cecil Taylor was an American free jazz pianist. Born on March 25, 1929 in New York City, he became a pioneering figure in the world of avant-garde jazz. Known for his innovative and energetic playing style, Taylor pushed the boundaries of traditional jazz music with his complex compositions and improvisations. His unique approach to the piano earned him critical acclaim and numerous accolades throughout his career. Cecil Taylor passed away on April 5, 2018 in New York City, leaving behind a lasting legacy as one of the most influential figures in modern jazz.</p>

<p>Essential Jazz Classics is a Spanish label that specializes in reissuing classic jazz albums. With a focus on preserving and reintroducing timeless jazz recordings, this label has become an authority in the industry. Their extensive catalog includes albums from legendary artists such as Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Billie Holiday. As a label operating within the public domain in Europe, Essential Jazz Classics ensures accessibility to these iconic recordings. While there is no specification about the sources used for their masters, rest assured that each release is carefully curated to provide an exceptional listening experience.</p>

4CD set presenting all existing known recordings made by Cecil Taylor for the short-lived Candid Records label, plus 6 bonus tracks. Produced by jazz critic Nat Hentoff between 1960 and 1961, these recordings are essential to the history of modern jazz. Featured are such star sidemen as Archie Shepp, Clark Terry, Steve Lacy, Billy Higgins, and bassist Buell Neidlinger, who was the original leader on half of these sessions. A complete 1961 Taylor septet session produced by Creed Taylor, and the pianist's entire 1957 quartet performance at Newport are included as a bonus. Package includes a comprehensive 24-page booklet.

Tracks: Air [take 5] / Number One [take 1] / Number One [take 3] / This Nearly Was Mine / Air [take 9] / E.B. [take 2] / Lazy Afternoon / Air [take 21] / Air [take 28] / Air [take 29] / Port Of Call [take 2] / Davis [take 1] / Davis [take 1] / Davis [take 3] / O.P. [take 1] / I Forgot / Cell Walk For Celeste [take 1] / Cell Walk For Celeste [take 3] / Cell Walk For Celeste [take 8] / Section C / Jumpin’ Punkins [take 4] / Things Ain’t What They Used To Be [take 1] / Things Ain’t What They Used To Be [take 1] / Things Ain’t What They Used To Be [take 3] / Cindy’s Main Mood / Jumpin’ Punkins [take 5] / Jumpin’ Punkins [take 6] / O.P. [take 2] / Pots / Bulbs / Mixed / Johnny Came Lately / Nona’s Blues / Tune 2

The Complete Nat Hentoff Sessions

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