New Music - Martin Taylor
Martin Taylor is a fanatastic jazz guitarist and his latest album "Freternity" has just recently been released.
"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.
You can listen to his take on "The Odd Couple" and watch a video of him in action below.
