Jazz Guitarist Extraordinaire
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Martin Taylor is one of the most awesome solo guitar players in the history of the instrument. He's unbelievable.
Pat Metheny
Described as "THE acoustic guitarist of his generation" by America's Acoustic Guitar Magazine, Martin Taylor has established a unique career as an internationally acclaimed guitarist, and his inimitable style has seen him recognised as the world's foremost exponent of solo jazz guitar playing.
Although completely self taught, he has enjoyed a musical career spanning over 30 years, dazzling audiences with his solo shows, which combine virtuosity, emotion and humour, with a strong stage presence.
He spends much of the year travelling the world, playing in concert halls in Europe, North America, Japan, Asia, and Australasia.
As well as his solo concerts and recordings, he has also collaborated with musicians from many different musical genre including, Stephane Grappelli, Chet Atkins, Bill Wyman, Dionne Warwick, Sacha Distel, and Bryn Terfel.
In 2002, he was appointed MBE "For Services To Music", in The Queen's Birthday Honours List, which he received personally from Her Majesty The Queen at an investiture at Buckingham Palace.
When not touring he divides his time between his homes in France and Scotland where he writes music for TV and film.
His autobiography MARTIN TAYLOR - AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF A TRAVELLING MUSICIAN and his latest album THE VALLEY are available worldwide.
The man is no less than a guitar genius
Martin Bashir - Documentary Film Maker
A great artist
Stephane Grappelli
Europe's finest guitarist
Jazz Times New York
There is a touch of genius in his playing
Classical Guitar Magazine
No matter how complex or daring, Taylor's interpretations never short change the melodies; indeed, his remarkable fluid touch embues a seamless beauty. Martin Taylor is something to behold
The Washington Post
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Tour Schedule
2011
June 17 Eastman School of Music, Rochester NY
June 18 Eastman School of Music, Rochester NY
June 19 Chico's House of Jazz, Asbury Park NJ
June 22 The Iron Horse, Northampton MA
June 24 Belmont Mansion, Belmont College, Nashville TN
June 25 Daniels Hall at Swallow Hill, Denver CO
June 27 Rams Head Tavern, Annapolis MD
August 8 Kuumbwa Jazz Center, Santa Cruz CA
August 11 Freight and Salvage, Berkeley CA
August 13 Museum of Making Music, Carlsbad CA
2012
January 3-8 Jazz Alley, Seattle WA (with Pearl Django)
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News & Availability
Martin Taylor will be touring the US with his solo show in June 2011 (East Coast), and August 2011 (West Coast) and January 2012 (Northwest). Martin will also be touring with International Guitar Night in November 2012 (Canada) and January/February 2013 (US).
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