James Taylor Quartet
James Taylor, one of the great British instrumentalists of his generation, has taken his trademark howling Hammond sound to the masses for over 25 years, still famed for its upbeat, energetic live shows… with no sign of slowing down.
The band’s relentlessly entertaining tunes take inspiration from the rare groove-style funk and boogaloo funk of the 60s and 70s, and the band is, without a doubt, one of the most important jazz-pop crossover outfits in British live musical history today.
The JTQ has evolved into one of the most exciting and well-respected touring bands in the UK. With numerous albums to its name, the band’s recorded output is not to be scoffed at. ‘Prolific’ is an understatement, with albums touching genres as diverse as jazz, funk, soul, rock, and even rap, not to mention a handful of library albums in between. Each album is an absolute must for any Hammond fan: James’ playing provides a solid and accomplished lead as always. Live, the band is explosive, with a breathtaking, diverse, unmatched back catalogue.
This event forms part of our Jazz Weekender (4–7 June) – discover the full line-up of festival events here.
