General Information Artist: Cecil Taylor Title: In Berlin '88 Label: FMP (Free Music Production) Catalog Number: FMP CD 2/3/4/5/6/8/9/11/16/18 Format: 10-CD Limited Edition Box Set (LP-sized box) Release Year: 1989 Country: Germany (West Berlin) Genre: Free Jazz / Avant-garde Description This monumental box set documents the historic month-long residency of Cecil Taylor in West Berlin during June 1988. It stands as one of the most ambitious projects in the history of free improvised music, capturing Taylor in diverse settings—from intense solo performances to legendary duos and large-scale workshop ensembles. This set includes: 10 Compact Discs featuring collaborations with icons such as Tony Oxley, Derek Bailey, Evan Parker, Han Bennink, Louis Moholo, and Peter Brötzmann. 192-page LP-sized hardcover book: A massive volume containing extensive essays, interviews, and definitive photography by Dagmar Gebers. Original FMP "Twenty Years" Catalog booklet (1969-1989). Textured outer slipcase box. Condition CDs: Near Mint (NM). All 10 discs are in superb condition. Book & Booklet: Excellent (EX) / Near Mint (NM) Outer Box: Excellent (EX) Notes for Collectors This is the ORIGINAL 1988/89 FIRST EDITION from the legendary FMP label. Please note that this specific version is the 10-CD set. It does not include the "CD 0" (Legba Crossing) bonus disc, which was only available in specific limited distributions. This collection is a recipient of the "Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik" and is widely considered the "Holy Grail" for Cecil Taylor enthusiasts and collectors of European Free Jazz. Finding the original West German first pressing with the complete 192-page book in this condition is becoming increasingly difficult. Matrix / Labels Includes the following FMP catalog releases: FMP CD 2 (Solo) FMP CD 3 (Duet with Louis Moholo) FMP CD 4 (Duet with Han Bennink) FMP CD 5 (Duet with Tony Oxley) FMP CD 6 (Duet with Paul Lovens) FMP CD 8 (Duet with Gunter Sommer) FMP CD 9 (Trio with Evan Parker & Tristan Honsinger) FMP CD 11 (Duet with Derek Bailey) FMP CD 16 (Trio with Peter Brötzmann & Han Bennink) FMP CD 18 (European Orchestra)