Hadn't heard that--but I agree with you; that solo is just fine.

I tend to look for a little phrase or unit, then follow the repetitions and variations, without trying to make sense out of them in an analytical way, then when the phrase gives way to a new phrase, follow that one, etc.

I have heard a little Cecil Taylor because Mike Ratledge cites him as an influence. Here's a piece that combines wild improvisation (the organ soloing) with very tight but not regimented orchestration: https://youtu.be/MB6YbdQ5_vM?feature=shared