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Live in Bologna (Cecil Taylor album)

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Released
  
1987

Genre
  
Free jazz

Live in Bologna (1986)
  
Live in Vienna (1987)

Recorded
  
November 3, 1987

Label
  
Leo

Length
  
82:11 (Double LP) 69:53 (CD)

Live in Bologna is a live album by Cecil Taylor recorded in Bologna on November 3, 1987 and released on the Leo label. The album features a concert performance by Taylor with Thurman Barker, William Parker, Carlos Ward and Leroy Jenkins.

Contents

The Allmusic review by Stephen Cook states "Although this is a great Taylor release, certainly essential for fans, Live in Bologna might not be the best disc for newcomers. Curious listeners should start with either of Taylor's mid-'60s Blue Note discs (Unit Structures and Conquistador!), or check out later titles like 1986's live solo piano recording For Olim and his A&M trio date In Floresence".

The compact disc reissue of this album omits the encore at the end and edits about five minutes of music form what was side two of the original 2-LP set.

Track listing

All compositions by Cecil Taylor.
  1. "Live in Bologna" - 69:53
  • Recorded in Bologna on November 3, 1987
  • Personnel

  • Cecil Taylor: piano, voice
  • Thurman Barker: marimba, drums
  • William Parker: bass
  • Carlos Ward: alto saxophone, flute
  • Leroy Jenkins: violin
  • References

    Live in Bologna (Cecil Taylor album) Wikipedia