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Paul Taylor: Burnin'

Read "Burnin'" reviewed by Woodrow Wilkins


It's refreshing when a contemporary artists steps outside the box and revisits an old style of music. Even more so when it's not simply a collection of covers. Paul Taylor scores with Burnin'. A native of Denver and a musical product of the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, Taylor began developing his saxophone skills at ...

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Ladies' Choice

Label: Peak Records
Released: 2007
Track listing: Ladies' Choice; I Want to Be Loved (By You); Here We Go; How Did You Know; Streamline; Long Distance Relationship; Summer's End; A Love of Your Own; Open Your Eyes; Overdrive; Point of View.

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Paul Taylor: Ladies' Choice

Read "Ladies' Choice" reviewed by Woodrow Wilkins


There's a perception that smooth jazz is background music--a sound intended to be played at low volumes for work spaces. As one would expect of any competent musician, Paul Taylor defies that logic with Ladies' Choice. The saxophonist presents eleven upbeat tunes that, while fresh, are reminiscent of a time when danceable romantic tunes were the ...

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Article: Interview

Paul Taylor: Ladies

Read "Paul Taylor: Ladies" reviewed by Katrina-Kasey Wheeler


Saxophonist Paul Taylor became interested in music at the age of seven, but it was not until he joined a local high school band that he decided to make it a career. He is perhaps best known for his signature smooth jazz vibe and instantly recognizable sound. There is a common thread of romance on all ...

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Nightlife

Label: Peak Records
Released: 2005
Track listing: Nightlife; East Bay Bounce; Around the Corner; Enjoy the Ride; Tender Love; Anything You Say; Candlelight; Don't Wait Up; After Hours; Things Left Unsaid; Silk 'N' Lace.

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Paul Taylor: Nightlife

Read "Nightlife" reviewed by Woodrow Wilkins


It's easy to pigeonhole Paul Taylor into the class of sax-playing bandleaders that graduated from the Kenny G school of instrumental pop--capitalizing on the melodic soprano sax craze that has prevailed over the last two decades, in terms of radio play and record sales. Perhaps too easy.Taylor has recorded a number of melodic, soprano ...

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Hypnotic

Label: Concord Music Group
Released: 2001
Track listing: Hypnotic; Flight 808; PT Cruiser; Tuesday Afternoon; Dream State; Sunshine; Pendulum; Come Over; Summer Park; Free Fall; Palisades.

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Paul Taylor: Hypnotic

Read "Hypnotic" reviewed by Dave Hughes


Smoooooth soprano saxophonist Paul Taylor's fourth CD, Hypnotic (his first on Russ Freeman's Peak label), pretty much nails the smooth jazz genre smack-dab in the center. His pleasing soprano, often overdubbed with harmonies, weaves sensual, pleasant melodies and lyrical solos on top of layers of programmed keyboard and drum soundscapes. He works with several different producer/programmer/all ...


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