Jazz Articles

Taylor's Universe: Return To Whatever

by Glenn Astarita
September 5, 2009

Danish multi-instrumentalist Robin Taylor has a soft spot in his heart for the glory days of 1970s, Canterbury rock fare. The differentiator lies within his translucent mergence of the old with the new. However, noticeably absent from Taylor's Universe is Danish reedman and ex-Secret Oyster saxophonist Karsten Vogel, who has been a mainstay with the unit for several years. With Return To Whatever, he's replaced by Carsten Sindvald for a progressive-rock jamboree, highlighted by Taylor's memorable compositions and clever arrangements.

Taylor's Universe: Certain Undiscoveries

by John Kelman
May 20, 2007

Danish multi-instrumentalist Robin Taylor continues to explore the contemporary progressive rock arena with his group Taylor's Universe on Certain Undiscoveries. Unlike Oyster's Apprentice, which employed six musicians, Taylor practically goes it alone this time, retaining drummer Rasmus Grosell and saxophonist Karsten Vogel.

While Taylor's Universe has always been a forum for Taylor's writing (as opposed to the more improvisation- based parallel group, Taylor's Free Universe), Vogel is given ample solo space, making it clear that he continues to evolve since ...