Cecil Taylor Unit: Fragments: The Complete 1969 Salle Pleyel Concerts

Experience a pivotal moment in avant-garde jazz history with this official first-time release capturing the intense, free jazz style of The Cecil Taylor Unit's performance at Salle Pleyel in Paris on November 3, 1969. This deluxe 2CD set presents the complete concert recording, meticulously restored for modern listening.

• Official first-time release of the complete 1969 Salle Pleyel concert.
• Recording transferred from original tape reels at INA.
• Restored and mastered by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab.
• Deluxe limited-edition 2CD set.
• Includes an extensive booklet featuring rare photographs from the show.
• Liner notes provided by acclaimed jazz critic and author Phil Freeman.

The concert featured the core lineup of the Cecil Taylor Unit, showcasing their signature intensity:

• Cecil Taylor (piano)
• Jimmy Lyons (alto saxophone)
• Sam Rivers (tenor/soprano saxophone and flute)
• Andrew Cyrille (drums)

• Artist: Cecil Taylor Unit
• Format: audioCD (Import)
• Number of Items: 2 Discs
• Release Date: 2026-04-24
• Manufacturer/Label: Elemental Music
• Country of Origin: España
• Dimensions: 150x123x14mm
• Weight: 122g

This essential archival release is a must-have for serious collectors of Avant Garde and Free Jazz, preserving a legendary live performance.