Cecil Taylor Unit - Fragments: The Complete 1969 Salle Pleyel Concerts (2026)

The Cecil Taylor Unit's performance at Salle Pleyel in Paris on November 3, 1969, was a notable moment in avant-garde jazz. Featuring Cecil Taylor on piano, Jimmy Lyons on alto saxophone, Sam Rivers on tenor/soprano saxophone and flute, and Andrew Cyrille on drums, the concert showcased the group's intense, free jazz style. The recording was transferred from the original tape reels at INA and restored and mastered by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab.

Cecil Taylor - Piano
Sam Rivers - Tenor & Soprano Saxophone, Flute
Jimmy Lyons - Alto Saxophone
Andrew Cyrille - Drums