2014 Kyoto Prize Symposium
The University of San Diego hosted the Kyoto Prize Symposium featuring the 2013 Arts and Philosophy Kyoto Prize Laureate on March 19, 2014.
The Inamori Foundation's 29th Annual Kyoto Prize for Lifetime Achievement in Arts and Philosophy was Presented to Cecil Taylor
About Cecil Taylor
Cecil Taylor, one of the most original pianists in the history of free jazz, is a renowned free jazz pianist and poet. He is the winner of the 2013 Kyoto Prize in Arts and Philosophy.
Taylor developed an innovative improvisation departing from conventional idioms through distinctive musical constructions and percussive renditions, thereby opening new possibilities in jazz. His unsurpassed virtuosity and commanding blend of music and poetry influenced a broad range of musical genres.
Learn more about Cecil Taylor in an article from NPR and The New York Times.