This is Cecil. I've been hanging out with him for years and years. He's a great friend and a world class story teller. I'm also proud to say that he has a few of my images.
Cecil's playing never really appealed to me; I appreciate him in the sense that he broke down a lot of barriers and paved the way for the "avant garde" (a slippery phrase in jazz if there is one). He owes his style to no one, so God bless him for that. He's a legend and a genius, and this great portrait shows us some of that. Thanks for sharing it with us.
An excellent shot of this avant garde jazz pianist. Love the fact that we can see his eyes through the shades - what an inquisitive and almost conversational expression.
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