This DVD from The Jazz Master Class series from NYU provides a great introduction to avant-garde jazz. It includes an introduction by Gary Giddins and a performance and an interview with pianist Cecil Taylor. It also includes student performances and Taylor's comments about the performances. Included are excerpts from Taylor's poetry and a poetry improvisation.--Ministry of Education website.

Instrumental Jazz 10 (2012). Instrumental Jazz 20 (2012). Instrumental Jazz 30 (2012). Note: Due to the length of the program, educators are encouraged to select portions of the program for classroom use.--Ministry of Education website. Recorded and videotaped March 19, 2006 at the Center for Jewish History, New York City. DVD ; region unspecified. Sound format unspecified.