3 Phasis


3 Phasis is an album by Cecil Taylor, recorded in April 1978 and released on the New [World Records|New World] label. The album features three performances by Taylor with Raphe Malik, Jimmy Lyons, Ramsey Ameen, Sirone, and Ronald [Shannon Jackson]. The album was recorded during the same sessions that produced the Cecil Taylor Unit.

Critical reception

The [New York Times] wrote that the album "is an essential recording because, like all great jazzmen, Mr. Taylor reiterates his blues roots on the second side with a rent-party vamp that inspires Jimmy Lyons and the ensemble to a powerhouse celebration of New Orleans in a new context."

Track listing

  1. "3 Phasis" – 57:12
  2. * Recorded in April 1978

Personnel