They say:Legendary pianist and poet Cecil Taylor is one of the greatest improvisers in the history of modern jazz. Since the first performances of his quartet at the Five Spot Café in 1956, he has unflinchingly and tirelessly worked to define a sound that is still light years ahead of its time...
The Highline Piano series continues at Highline Ballroom this week with one change: They have moved the Tuesday, August 25th show with Cecil Taylor to Monday, August 31st...
Born Dec. 11, 1938, Tyner made his name as a member of the legendary John Coltrane Quartet in the 1960s. Since then, he has brought his distinctive playing style, and his compositions, to dozens of records on which he leads his own bands...