Six of today's most acclaimed pianists come together to pay tribute to one of their all time heroes and one of the greatest musicians of the 20th century Cecil Taylor. Craig Taborn, Sylvie Courvoisier, Brian Marsella, Kris Davis, Aruán Ortiz, Anthony Coleman. Genuflect * Quauhnahuac * Minor Magus * Grass and Trees on the Other Side of the Tracks * Unveiling Urban Pointillism * April 5th, 2018 Cecil Taylor was a powerful and unforgettable music force a fearless visionary and one of the greatest musicians of the past century. His visceral and intense performances influenced generations of musicians, artists, poets, filmmakers and creative minds of every description. This CD features six heartfelt tributes performed by the group Winged Serpents, which consists of six of the most original pianists and musical thinkers working today. Each touched by Cecil's magic in different ways, they perform improvised tributes to this legendary genius who created a new music that transcended all genres.
