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For Olim

1987 live album by Cecil Taylor From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

For Olim
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For Olim is a live album by Cecil Taylor recorded in Berlin, Germany on April 9, 1986, and released on the Soul Note label. The album features a solo concert performance by Taylor.

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According to the liner notes, the word "Olim" is "an Aztec hieroglyph meaning movement, motion, earthquake."[1] The album is dedicated "to the living Spirit of Jimmy Lyons," the alto saxophone player who worked with Taylor for roughly 25 years, and who died a little over a month after the recording of the album.[2]

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Reception

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The Penguin Guide to Jazz selected this album as part of its suggested "Core Collection", stating that "nothing here does anything but speak directly to the attentive listener."[4] The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow states: "One of Cecil Taylor's most satisfying solo concerts, this date features the always uncompromising and adventurous pianist exploring eight of his compositions, including a few that are quite brief (two are under two minutes). The difficult but lyrical live set rewards repeated listenings".[3]

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Track listing

All compositions by Cecil Taylor.
  1. "Olim" - 17:41
  2. "Glossalalia Part Four" - 5:44
  3. "Mirror and Water Gazing" - 4:01
  4. "Living (Dedicated to Julian Beck)" - 6:59
  5. "For the Death" - 1:33
  6. "For the Rabbit" - 3:41
  7. "For the Water Dog" - 1:44
  8. "The Question" - 3:04
    • Recorded in Berlin, Germany on April 9, 1986

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