Kokkola Sea Jazz: Martin Taylor (UK)

 

Taylor has enjoyed a remarkable musical career spanning across five decades, with more than 100 recordings to his credit.?Completely self-taught beginning at the early age of 4, he has invented and developed a unique way of playing the guitar that is greatly admired, and often emulated, by guitarists all over the world.?Taylor also took over the throne from legendary Django Reinhardt in violin legend Stephane Grappelli’s band touring non-stop over the world he has performed solo at places like the Carnegie Hall, Royal Albert Hall and at jazz festivals all over the globe. Over his stellar career, Taylor has amassed a record 14 British Jazz Awards as a guitarist. Several of his albums have been in the Top 10 in the USA and Europe.