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Dylan Taylor

My first instrument was cello, then electric bass. When I found Jazz the upright bass found me. I have spent most of my life in Philadelphia except for a few years studying with John Patittucci in New York. Also studied with Buster Williams, Dennis Sandole and Al Stauffer. Played for many years and recorded with Ken Ulansey and Heath Allen, also with the Tom Lawton trio at the four seasons Hotel and Tony Williams Quartet at the Ritz Carlton. Was a long time member of Bobby Zankel's big band, made two records with them and a trio record with Edgar Bateman. I have also recorded with Larry Coryell and Mike Clark, Butch Ballard and Sam Dockery, Khan Jamal, and Kelly Meashey among others.

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Album Review

Dylan Taylor & Kelly Meashey: Songs of Living

Read "Songs of Living" reviewed by Derek Taylor


Vocalist-driven projects remain a minority venture in the ever-expanding CIMP catalog. The label has a reputation for providing emancipatory forums for free jazz and improvisation. Such sessions are its bread and butter, so to speak. In spite of the naysayers who deride its recording philosophy, CIMP’s track record for quality music is difficult to dispute. Still, there are probably many potential listeners who would regard the handful of vocal dates as blemishes in an otherwise exemplary inventory. Hopefully this disc--along ...

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Event

Dylan Taylor: Sweeter For the Struggle at the Painted Bride Arts Center on December 13th

Dylan Taylor: Sweeter For the Struggle at the Painted Bride Arts Center on December 13th

Source: Michael Ricci

From the desk of Suzanne Cloud, Executive Director and Co-Founder Jazz Bridge Project: Something very special is about to come your way this holiday season and, truth be told, I have a special interest in promoting this event. As executive director and co-founder of Jazz Bridge, a public charity that aids professional jazz and blues musicians in crisis in the Greater Philadelphia Metro area, I'm always on the lookout for innovative ways to inspire folks to support the organization with ...

Performance / Tour

Dylan Taylor CD Release Party & Jazz Bridge Award Ceremony Fri. Dec. 13th @ The Painted Bride!

Dylan Taylor CD Release Party & Jazz Bridge Award Ceremony Fri. Dec. 13th @ The Painted Bride!

Source: Jim Miller

Master jazz bassist Dylan Taylor’s CD release party at the Painted Bride Arts Center, 230 Vine Street, on Friday December 13th, will celebrate the release of Sweeter for the Struggle, which features guitarist Larry Coryell, a special guest at this event. Jazz Bridge, the region’s non-profit devoted to assisting area jazz and blues musicians in need, will receive 15% of every ticket sold. Tickets are $30, doors open at 7:30 and the show begins at 8 p.m. For advance tickets, ...

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Recording

Sweeter For The Struggle - New Album By Dylan Taylor

Sweeter For The Struggle - New Album By Dylan Taylor

Source: Brendan McGeehan

Sweeter for the Struggle is more than just another jazz release in 2013. Dylan Taylor sees the album, and the larger dialogue of jazz in our modern times, as hope for the new world. People from all backgrounds can come together and take part in this tradition. Much like a lotus flower emerges from the mud, jazz has emerged from oppressive and turbulent times to be a music that is of pure beauty. What better way to propel this message ...

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Music Industry

Khan Jamal and Dylan Taylor - Fire and Water

Khan Jamal and Dylan Taylor - Fire and Water

Source: All About Jazz


Ray Brown
bass, acoustic
Charlie Haden
bass, acoustic
Sam Jones
bass, acoustic
Charles Mingus
bass, acoustic
Jaco Pastorius
bass, electric
John Patitucci
bass, acoustic
Gary Peacock
bass, acoustic

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Music

Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

One In Mind

Blujazz Productions
2017

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One In Mind

milesrecords.com
2016

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Sweeter for the...

milesrecords.com
2013

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Takao Dancer...

milesrecords.com
2008

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Songs of Living

CIMP Records
2003

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