Cecil Taylor - Unit Structures (1966/2014) [Official Digital Download 24bit/192kHz]

Pianist Cecil Taylor formed a very unique sounding band for his Blue Note Records debut in 1966. Taylor began experimenting throughout the 50s and 60s, his music became more complex and developed in a way that was different then other jazz forms of the time. The album opened up new possibilities in the realm of jazz, allowing musicians to develop unique forms of musical exchange. The unusual septet voicing includes two bass players.

After several years off records, pianist Cecil Taylor finally had an opportunity to document his music of the mid-'60s on two Blue Note albums (the other one was Conquistador). Taylor's high-energy atonalism fit in well with the free jazz of the period but he was actually leading the way rather than being part of a movement. In fact, this septet outing with trumpeter Eddie Gale, altoist Jimmy Lyons, Ken McIntyre (alternating between alto, oboe and bass clarinet), both Henry Grimes and Alan Silva on basses, and drummer Andrew Cyrille is quite stunning and very intense. In fact, it could be safely argued that no jazz music of the era approached the ferocity and intensity of Cecil Taylor's.

Tracklist:

01 - Steps
02 - Enter, Evening
03 - Unit Structure / As Of A Now / Section
04 - Tales (8 Whisps)

Produced by Alfred Lion. Engineered by Rudy Van Gelder.
Recorded May 19, 1966 at Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ

Musicians:
Cecil Taylor - piano, bells
Eddie Gale - trumpet
Jimmy Lyons - alto sax
Ken McIntyre - alto sax, oboe, bass clarinet
Henry Grimes - bass
Alan Silva - bass
Andrew Cyrille – drums

In preparing these hi def remasters, we were very conscientious about maintaining the feel of the original releases while adding a previously unattainable transparency and depth. It now sounds like you've set up your chaise lounge right in the middle of Rudy Van Gelder's studio! – Blue Note President, Don Was.

Thanks to the Original customer!