Celebrating Cecil at Painted Bride Art Center

Ars Nova Workshop, the Painted Bride Art Center, and the Warriors of the Wonderful Sound are pleased to present this very special collaboration in celebration of Cecil Taylor’s 84th birthday and the 56th anniversary of his historic debut at the Newport Jazz Festival.

Brought together for one night only, this all-star quintet features many of Taylor’s closest and longstanding colleagues, including saxophonist Bobby Zankel, who performed in the 1971 debut of the Cecil Taylor Big Band; bassist William Parker, a member of Taylor’s Feel Trio with Tony Oxley; pianist Dave Burrell, who’s approach often employs the high-speed lyricism of Taylor; and bassist Henry Grimes and drummer Andrew Cyrille, who both appeared on the seminal Blue Note recordings, Unit Structures and Conquistador!...

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Ars Nova Workshop, the Painted Bride Art Center, and the Warriors of the Wonderful Sound are pleased to present this very special collaboration in celebration of Cecil Taylor’s 84th birthday and the 56th anniversary of his historic debut at the Newport Jazz Festival.

Brought together for one night only, this all-star quintet features many of Taylor’s closest and longstanding colleagues, including saxophonist Bobby Zankel, who performed in the 1971 debut of the Cecil Taylor Big Band; bassist William Parker, a member of Taylor’s Feel Trio with Tony Oxley; pianist Dave Burrell, who’s approach often employs the high-speed lyricism of Taylor; and bassist Henry Grimes and drummer Andrew Cyrille, who both appeared on the seminal Blue Note recordings, Unit Structures and Conquistador!

In response to, “How do you pay respect to Cecil Taylor?” The New York Times in 2013 responded to its own question: “You honor Cecil Taylor by being yourself.” Five of today’s most respected improvisers will take the stage and do just that.

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