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
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1. Streams and Chorus of Seed
CECIL TAYLOR piano
RAPHE MALIK trumpet
JIMMY LYONS alto saxophone
DAVID S. WARE tenor saxophone
MARC EDWARDS drums
Music composed by Cecil Taylor
Recorded June 18, 1976, live at the 17th Yugoslavian Jazz Festival in Ljubljana
Enja Records - Enja 2084 (Germany)