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John Taylor

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{{m: John Taylor = 4833}} was born in Manchester (25th September 1942) and first came to the attention of the jazz audience in 1969 when he partnered saxophonists, Alan Skidmore and John Surman. He was later reunited with Surman in the short-lived group Morning Glory and in the 1980s with Miroslav Vitous’s quartet. In the early 1970s, he was accompanist to the singer Cleo Laine and started to compose for his own sextet. John also worked with many visiting artists at Ronnie Scott’s club and later became a member of Ronnie’s quintet. In 1977 John formed the trio Azimuth, with Norma Winstone and Kenny Wheeler

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Close to Mars

Label: CAM Jazz
Released: 2025
Track listing: Obstinate; Summer; Ritual; Oats; Ballada; Spring; In February; Close To Mars; Ever After.

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Steve Lehman, Nels Cline, Satoko Fujii & Hobbs/Shanko

Read "Steve Lehman, Nels Cline, Satoko Fujii & Hobbs/Shanko" reviewed by Maurice Hogue


It's not easy to find a more accomplished figure in creative music than Anthony Braxton. Alto saxophonist Steve Lehman knows that, and he honours his one-time mentor with a bristling new live album, The Music Of Anthony Braxton, destined for 2025 best-of lists. This recording is a reminder of Lehman's fearlessness. There are other excellent new ...

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Article: Book Review

Song For Someone The Musical Life of Kenny Wheeler

Read "Song For Someone The Musical Life of Kenny Wheeler" reviewed by Jack Kenny


Song For Someone The Musical Life of Kenny Wheeler Brian Shaw and Nick Smart (Foreword by Dave Holland ) 509 Pages ISBN: # ISBN-13-978-178179 Equinox Publishing Prising apart the complex nature of Kenny Wheeler is a worthwhile task. Wheeler lacked swagger, a swashbuckling attitude and arrogance. He said, “I don't ...

Article: Album Review

John Taylor: Close to Mars

Read "Close to Mars" reviewed by Alberto Bazzurro


Nell'approssimarsi del decennale della scomparsa di John Taylor, che ci ha lasciati nel luglio 2015 un paio di mesi prima di compiere settantatré anni, ecco questo notevole album inciso dal pianista di Manchester nell'ottobre 2006 nei mitici Bauer Studios di Ludwigsburg accanto a un'ideale coppia di coéquipiers, oggi purtroppo a loro volta non più fra noi. ...

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Article: Building a Jazz Library

Ten Terrific Sax Plus Organ Combinations

Read "Ten Terrific Sax Plus Organ Combinations" reviewed by Artur Moral


OK, maybe the electric guitar was its first and most celebrated love affair, but the organ's alliances with the saxophone's family members are undoubtedly among the richest musical combinations, both in terms of sound and the intense interrelationships that typically develop in such encounters. Whether it be a tenor with a Hammond, a soprano with an ...

Article: Album Review

Trish Clowes, Ross Stanley: Journey to Where

Read "Journey to Where" reviewed by Angelo Leonardi


Il jazz britannico contemporaneo non si esaurisce nel multiforme movimento londinese di Shabaka Hutchings, Nubya Garcia, Ashley Henry, Theon Cross, Kokoroko eccetera. Meno noti in Italia ma non meno interessanti sono i jazzmen legati al filone del mainstream jazz statunitense, come la sassofonista Trish Clowes e il pianista Ross Stanley, che da un decennio animano il ...

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Article: Album Review

Florian Weber: Imaginary Cycle

Read "Imaginary Cycle" reviewed by Alberto Bazzurro


Una musica molto composta--nella doppia accezione--suddivisa su quattro suites centrali più un prologo e un epilogo, è quanto ci giunge da questo nuovo lavoro, certamente ambizioso, del quarantasettenne pianista e compositore tedesco Florian Weber, già allievo di John Taylor a Colonia, Joanne Brackeen e Paul Bley a Boston, Richie Beirach e Lee Konitz a New York. ...

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Article: Album Review

Norma Winstone, Kit Downes: Outpost Of Dreams

Read "Outpost Of Dreams" reviewed by Neri Pollastri


Nato in modo quasi accidentale --la pianista abituale della cantante non era disponibile e le serviva un sostituto --quest'incontro tra generazioni diverse di artisti britannici ha subito funzionato talmente bene da dare in fretta questo eccellente frutto. La cantante è Norma Winstone, ottant'anni passati e portati benissimo, il pianista Kit Downes, trentotto anni; la prima ha ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Wynton Marsalis, Dwayne Clemons, John Coltrane & Phil Merriman

Read "Wynton Marsalis, Dwayne Clemons, John Coltrane & Phil Merriman" reviewed by Joe Dimino


From across the pond, we proudly kick off the 877th episode of Neon Jazz with a masterful touch from veteran pianist Phil Merriman and his trio, showcasing fresh sounds from his 2024 release The Roots Beneath. Following that, we dive into the brilliance of Merriman's mentor, the legendary British pianist John Taylor, whose sextet delivers tasty ...


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