Top UK Drummer STEVE TAYLOR leads His “Fiery and Hard Hitting" Big Band (Time Out) in this World Class Live performance worthy of late-great Drumming icon Buddy Rich himself.
“Dynamic, powerhouse drumming with a Richian flavour" (Rhythm Magazine) “Steve is recognised as one of the most talented drummers in the UK"
Steve pays tribute to childhood drumming idol Buddy Rich, supported by his dynamic UK Big Band, superbly performing rare classics West Side Story medley, Good News Suite and Love for Sale.
“The project combines classic Rich arrangements, alongside fresh new charts. Buddy hated nostalgia, so this keeps the quality alive while reaching for new inspiration, very much in the spirit of Buddy!" says Steve
“Love for Sale... my favourite Big Band arrangement of all time!" - says jazz & Buddy fan, TV interviewer Michael Parkinson
Taylor is rapidly becoming known as one of the top exponents of the Big Band drumming art.
coasting through some of Rich's most challenging music, “playing with his own fire"(Rhythm)
leaving his unique stamp on Buddys trade mark style.
This is no mimic tribute act. This is high energy, electrifying big band music of the highest quality.
The performance also showcases compositions by Pat Metheny, Bob Mintzer, Gordon Goodwin and Mike Tomaro, plus Steve's own arrangements.
The Band features some of the finest talent in the UK. Musicians, who make regular appearances at London's legendary Ronnie Scott's Club, to the cream of the UK National Youth Jazz Orchestra . Steve also attracts his talented personnel from the Royal Academy & Guildhall Schools of music.
Featuring Slick Scottish Vocalist Josie Frater (Randy Brecker/the world runners)
Tenor sax soloists Vasilis Xenopolous, Richard Sheppard plus BBC award winning young Jazz Trumpeter Ed Benstead.
To Buddy Rich & Beyond showcases Taylor's unquestionable skill and commitment to a greater musical art form.
A must have DVD for serious musos and music fans alike. Available now at i2imusic.co.uk and .CDbaby.com
See the Band Live
Sunday March 22nd March 8pm
The Bulls Head Yamaha music room, London
Sunday May 10th 12.30pm
Jazz at the Manor -London Ruislip
Sunday May 24th 1pm Spice of Life - 6 Moor St. London W1
