Album · 1978
The Cecil Taylor Unit
- Released
- 1978
- Label
- New World Records
- Catalogue no.
- NW 201
- Tracklist
- 3 tracks
- Length
- 58:34
- Country
- US
“The Cecil Taylor Unit” is an album by Cecil Taylor, released in 1978 on New World Records. The original release has 3 tracks with a running time of 58:34. The line-up features Cecil Taylor (piano), Jimmy Lyons (alto saxophone), Ramsey Ameen (liner notes, violin), Raphe Malik (trumpet) and Ronald Shannon Jackson (drums (drum set)).
Who played on The Cecil Taylor Unit
- Cecil Taylor piano all tracks
- Jimmy Lyons alto saxophone all tracks
- Ramsey Ameen liner notes, violin all tracks
- Raphe Malik trumpet all tracks
- Ronald Shannon Jackson drums (drum set) all tracks
- Sirone bass all tracks
Tracklist
- A1 Idut — Cecil Taylor 14:40
- A2 Serdab — Cecil Taylor 14:13
- B Holiday en masque — Cecil Taylor 29:41
Production
- Don Puluse editor, mix, recording
- Ken Robertson recording
- Sam Parkins producer
- Kay Blackburn producer
- Spencer Richards liner notes
- Ted Jensen mastering
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Frequently asked questions
Who played on The Cecil Taylor Unit?
The line-up of The Cecil Taylor Unit includes Cecil Taylor (piano), Jimmy Lyons (alto saxophone), Ramsey Ameen (liner notes, violin), Raphe Malik (trumpet), Ronald Shannon Jackson (drums (drum set)) and Sirone (bass).
Which label released The Cecil Taylor Unit?
The Cecil Taylor Unit was released in 1978 on New World Records (NW 201).
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