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Album Review

Taylor's Universe: Across the Universe

Read "Across the Universe" reviewed by Dave Wayne


Back in the day, record companies would occasionally issue “Greatest Hits" compilation albums. Usually cheaply packaged (no gatefold, no credits, no liner notes, etc.), these collections were a convenient way to have all of an artist's big hits (plus some filler) in one convenient location. Record companies reaped huge profits from these collections and, perhaps, took a little contractual pressure off of the artist. With the advent of streaming and iTunes, Greatest Hits collections have been rendered unnecessary. What's replaced ...

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Extended Analysis

Robin Taylor: Evidence

Read "Robin Taylor: Evidence" reviewed by Dave Wayne


2013 was a banner year of sorts for Robin Taylor and his band, Taylor's Universe. The Copenhagen-based composer, keyboardist, and guitarist completed two albums Evidence, and Worn Out (Marvel of Beauty, 2013) and both stand among his finest work. A studio-bound aggregation, Taylor's Universe specializes in very personal and distinctive take on progressive rock. Instead of vocals, however, Taylor's Universe features horn soloists who find lots to say over the music's complicated chord progressions. Though Taylor clearly is not trying ...

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Album Review

Robin Taylor - Taylor's Free Universe: Two-Pack

Read "Two-Pack" reviewed by Glenn Astarita


Danish progressive-rock denizen Robin Taylor employs a green approach with the packaging of this double mini-disc set, packed in small cardboard sleeves. However, the minimalist product design is offset by several ferocious works, spanning the prog element and free-floating jazz improvisation. Taylor has been carrying the prog torch since 1991 and is a mainstay in the newer slants of this genre, where the classic concepts attain a fruitful medium with expansive persuasions. Composed of firm back-beats, cascading keys, ...

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Interview

Saxophonist Karsten Vogel and Multi-Instrumentalist Robin Taylor Interviewed at AAJ

Saxophonist Karsten Vogel and Multi-Instrumentalist Robin Taylor Interviewed at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz

Meeting two diametrically different individuals currently active on the fusion scene in Denmark only drives home the fact that a variety of paths can lead to the contemporary stage. How different are they? One adorned in biker boots and pulling on a well chewed briar pipe, the other dapper in black jacket and slacks, flitting between chair and kitchen to cater for his hosts. One a self-taught musician, veteran of countless rock bands over the years and still a mean ...

Music

Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Across the Universe

Marvel of Beauty
2016

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Robin Taylor: Evidence

Marvel of Beauty
2014

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Kind of Red

Marvel of Beauty
2012

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Two-Pack

Marvel of Beauty
2011

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Heart Disc

Pirouet
1999

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Essay

Pirouet
1991

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