Mark Taylor featured on All About Jazz Daily Download
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Review: Mark Taylor, Spectre
from All About Jazz.com: Saxophonist Mark Taylor was announced Northwest Instrumentalist of the Year at the 2009 Earshot Jazz Awards. Such esteemed recognition may be due to his high profile supporting roles on Origin Records releases by Thomas Marriott and Matt Jorgensen + 451. For Spectre, his first recording as a leader in six years, […]
Seattle Times – Saxophonist Mark Taylor: passionate lyricism
Note: Mark Taylor is performing tonight at the Triple Door From The Seattle Times: By taking his time and letting his music develop at its own pace, Mark Taylor has become one of the essential players on the Seattle jazz scene. While steadily pursuing his own musical vision, the alto saxophonist has toiled fruitfully as […]
Leading Questions: Mark Taylor
Interview and photo by Steve Korn Someone once told me, “Nobody cares about your creativity or your original music”. Wrong. When I was 14, I discovered Bird, Cannonball, and Phil Woods. The saxophone is my voice. If I could do it all over again, I’d be better at trusting my initial instincts more and just […]
Seattle Times: Mark Taylor Quartet: A four-part fusion of friendship and music
From today’s Seattle Times: Jazz musicians — and, more broadly, boys — bond over predictable things, so the collaboration between pianist Gary Fukushima and saxophonist Mark Taylor started with a question that went something like this: “Hey Mark, you want to watch the Sonics game with me?” About 15 years after they met as music […]
This Saturday at Tula’s: Mark Taylor Quartet
Saxophonist Mark Taylor will be performing this Saturday at Tula’s with a quartet featuring Dawn Clement on piano, Chris Symer on bass and Byron Vannoy on drums. Don’t miss this opportunity to see Mark lead his own quartet. SATURDAY, MARCH 15 TULA’S JAZZ CLUB 2214 2nd Ave, Seattle 8:30pm, $15 206-443-4221 http://www.tulas.com
Review: Jon Hamar Trio / Mark Taylor Quartet
Review by Bill Barton The second night of The Seattle Jazz Showcase had a relaxed, intimate feeling. Bassist Jon Hamar led a wonderful trio with Dawn Clement at the piano and Matt Jorgensen on drums. Hamar’s composition “Oblivion” was a particular standout and featured a rhythmically ingenious and driving piano solo. Another brilliant performance was […]
Tonight: Jon Hamar Trio / Mark Taylor Quartet
Join us tonight at the Seattle Jazz Showcase for a double bill with bassist Jon Hamar’s trio, in support of his brand new CD, and saxophonist Mark Taylor with his quartet featuring former Seattle pianist Gary Fukushima. TUESDAY – OCTOBER 16th beginning at 8:00pm JON HAMAR TRIO with Dawn Clement (piano) and Matt Jorgensen (drums) […]
Seattle Jazz Scene: Live Jazz Previews for April & May
Underground Sounds with Thomas Marriott, Rick Mandyck, Jeff Johnson & John Bishop Tue Apr 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 8 PM / Underbelly- 119 First Av S. Underbelly, the quaint cellar bar on First Avenue in Pioneer Square sits directly across the street from what was the New Orleans club, a former hub of local […]
Seattle Jazz Fellowship’s Saturday Jazz Matinee
The jazz non-profit hits it out of the park presenting piano great George Cables and his trio, with the Fellowship ‘Ceptet Trumpeter and Seattle Jazz Fellowship founder Thomas Marriott is always on the lookout to bring to life ideas that further the goals of the Fellowship. The principle of lowering barriers to access was practiced […]
Tula’s: The Final Weekend- Photographs From Lisa Hagen Glynn
Tula’s Jazz Club ended it’s vaunted 26 year run with two nights of music with old friends, and a late night hang not seen at the club in many years. It was a bittersweet time, in the end joyous in the form of the music that took place on the stage. Photographer Lisa Hagen Glynn […]
25 Images From The 2019 Ballard Jazz Festival
The Ballard Jazz Festival spreads out over 4 days in 11 different locations, making it a logistical challenge in many ways. Traversing and documenting the festival’s four events as a photographer begins in the tight, brick lined confines of Conor Byrne Pub, moves to the spacious Nordic Museum Auditorium, and ends with a ten venue […]
Randy Halberstadt: Open Heart
Pianist Randy Halberstadt has a new record on Origin, after an eight year hiatus from the studio. It features many of the top names in Seattle jazz, including Mark Taylor, Ben Thomas, Jay Thomas, David Marriott, Jr., and Chuck Deardorf. Read the review and buy the CD! Seattle based pianist
Dawn Clement Interview
Dawn Clement is like a primal force of nature. From being the mother of three young children, to her professorship at Cornish College of the Arts, to her performing career as a touring and recording artist, she maintains a musical standard of excellence achieved by very few. Her piano style is strong and versatile, whether […]
If it is Tuesday night, there is a jam session at the Owl ‘n Thistle
Tonight Tim Kenedy will be hosting the Owl and Thistle jam along with Geoff Harper, Mark Taylor, and D’Vonne Lewis. The Owl ‘n Thistle 808 Post Ave Seattle starts at 10:00pm Here are some photos from last week courtesy of Peter Daniel.
Thursday Jazz
TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: A-Z Swinging Jazz with Travis Ranney, Mark Taylor, Stuart MacDonald and Greg Sinibaldi 2214 Second Avenue, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm JAZZ ALLEY: Terence Blanchard featuring the E-Collective 2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm BOXLEY’S: Darin Clendenin 101 West North Bend Way, North Bend, WA, 425-292-9307, 7:00pm VITO’S: Rik Wright 927 9th Ave, Seattle, […]
Photos: Thomas Marriott at Jazz Alley
photos by Jim Levitt The Thomas Marriott Quintet performing at Jazz Alley on Tuesday night, May 19, 2015. They’re there again tonight (Wednesday). Check it out! Thomas Marriott, trumpet; Mark Taylor, saxophone; Dawn Clement, piano; Phil Sparks, bass; and Matt Jorgensen on drums.
Thomas Marriott Quintet at Jazz Alley: Tuesday – Wednesday
Trumpeter Thomas Marriott is headlining at Jazz Alley this week. His quintet features Mark Taylor (saxophone), Dawn Clement (piano), Phil Sparks (bass) and Matt Jorgensen (drums). The group is a last-minute replacement for trumpeter Wallace Roney who had to cancel. The show is only $10 so get on down to Jazz Alley and show your […]
Saturday Jazz
PONCHO CONCERT HALL: Food: Thomas Stronen & Iain Ballamy Kerry Hall, 710 E Roy St, 8:00pm TULA’S JAZZ CLUB: Total Eclipse celebrating music of Bobby Hutcherson with Susan Pascal, Mark Taylor, Marc Seales, Chuck Deardorf and Mark Ivester 2214 2nd Ave, 206-443-4221, 7:30pm JAZZ ALLEY: Peter White 2033 6th Ave, 206-441-9729, 7:30 & 10:00pm SERAFINA: […]
Tuesday’s Home for the Holidays
Tuesday, December 23, 2014 Home For The Holidays The Royal Room – 8:00pm 5000 Rainier Ave South Tickets: $10 advance/ $12 at the door/ $8 students (door only with student ID) Tickets available from Stranger Tickets The Royal Room presents our fourth annual “Home for the Holidays” series, bringing native Seattle musicians to perform a […]