CECIL TAYLOR UNIT – Dark to Themselves (1976-1990) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Dark to Themselves is a continuous 61-plus-minute performance by pianist Cecil Taylor and his 1976 quintet (which also includes such fiery players as trumpeter Raphe Malik, his longtime altoist Jimmy Lyons, tenor saxophonist David S. Ware, and drummer Marc Edwards). There is a quick theme along with brief transitions that form the composition "Streams and Chorus of Seed," but the bulk of the passionate performance is taken up by spontaneous and intense solos. Listeners with very open ears, and longtime fans of Taylor's, can consider this explosive performance essential. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     Streams and Chorus of Seed 1:01:4
Cecil Taylor
Credits :
Alto Saxophone – Jimmy Lyons
Drums – Marc Edwards
Piano, Composed By, Liner Notes – Cecil Taylor
Tenor Saxophone – David S. Ware
Trumpet – Raphé Malik

CECIL TAYLOR UNIT - One Too Many Salty Swift and Not Goodbye (1978-2004) 2CD / FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

With one of his greatest groups in a powerful performance, this was the Unit at its peak. by Michael G. Nastos
Tracklist 1 :
1    Jimmy Lyons, Raphé Malik–    Duet    3:49
2    Ramsey Ameen, Sirone–    Duet    11:24
3    Ronald Shannon Jackson–    Solo    5:35
4    Cecil Taylor Unit–    Untitled    24:16
5    Cecil Taylor Unit–    Untitled    27:27
Tracklist 2 :
1    Cecil Taylor Unit–    Untitled    29:01
2    Cecil Taylor Unit–    Untitled    17:57
3    Cecil Taylor Unit–    Untitled    28:33
Credits :
Alto Saxophone – Jimmy Lyons
Double Bass – Sirone
Drums – Ronald Shannon Jackson
Piano, Composed By – Cecil Taylor
Trumpet – Raphé Malik
Violin – Ramsey Ameen

CECIL TAYLOR - The Cecil Taylor Unit (1978-1987) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

A sextet, this is as close to as definitive an ensemble as Taylor has launched. With Jimmy Lyons (sax), Raphe Malik (trumpet), Ramsey Ameen (violin), Sirone (bass), and R. Shannon Jackson (drums). This runs 60 minutes on vinyl, including a 30-minute "Holiday en Masque." by Michael G. Nastos
Tracklist :
1     Idut 14:44
Cecil Taylor
2     Serdab 14:15
Cecil Taylor
3     Holiday en Masque 29:39
Cecil Taylor
Credits :
Alto Saxophone – Jimmy Lyons
Bass – Sirone
Drums – Ronald Shannon Jackson
Piano – Cecil Taylor
Trumpet – Raphé Malik
Violin – Ramsey Ameen