Steve Taylor Fusion Phew - EFG London Jazz Festival
Ziggy's - Upstairs at The Kings Head,, 1 The Green, London N21 1BB
Led by drummer and arranger, Steve Taylor, this ace band has collaborated with Mica Paris, Omar, Ian Shaw - and in its augmented line-up, Big Band Explosion, was the first to tribute legendary drummer Buddy Rich at Ronnie Scott’s club. Guests include prodigiously gifted singer-songwriter and virtuoso guitarist, Rosie Frater-Taylor & sublime vocalist Josie Frater plus special guests.
Expect Taylor's trademark take on Gil Scott-Heron, Al Jarreau, Zero 7, Koop & Beady Belle plus seriously jazz-groove flavoured originals..
“Luscious Sounds” BBC London
“World Class . . . a technician who grooves" Rhythm magazine
“Fiery and Hard-hitting, Powerhouse drumming” Time Out magazine “Awesome” Ronnie Scott's Club Steve’s Sound and Vision combines classic arrangements with fresh new music, seemlessly combining Swing, Funk-Fusion & Latin influences.