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Cecil Taylor was an American pianist and poet, known as a pioneer of free jazz. His music was characterized by an energetic and physical approach, often involving tone clusters and complex polyrhythms. Notable albums include "Jazz Advance" (1956), "Unit Structures" (1966), and "Conquistador!" (1966). He collaborated with musicians such as Jimmy Lyons and Sunny Murray. In 1973, he received a Guggenheim Fellowship, and in 1991, a MacArthur Fellowship. His influence on avant-garde jazz is immense. The products available from the artist Cecil Taylor include CDs, vinyls.