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. With luscious vocals from
Josie Frater plus Guitar & vocals from Rosie Frater-Taylor, in an electrifying set of Taylor's trademark take on Gil Scott-Heron, Al Jarreau, Zero 7, 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 performs & collaborates with many artists, notably sharing the stage & airwaves with the likes of top music producer/artist Nitin Sawhney, UK soul stars Mica Paris, Omar, Jazz vocalists Claire Martin , Ian Shaw , Broadcaster Clare Teal's show (BBC Radio 2) BBC Radio London's Jumoke Fashola, 'Jazz Verse Jukebox' at Ronnie Scott's Club, Philharmonia Orchestra and with his 16 piece Steve Taylor Big Band Explosion, as heard at London's legendary Ronnie Scott's club.
Multi-talented singer-songwriter-guitarist & daughter Rosie Frater-Taylor's album 'Bloom' was nominated for Gilles Peterson's Worldwide Awards & and latest album 'Featherweight' SEAL's ! pick of 2025 garnering over 3 million streams, with sessions for Jamie Cullum, & Gilles Peterson
Super Sax comes from parliamentary jazz award winning Phil Meadows..
plus top rhythm section of Chris Bland - Keys
Dave Edwards - Bass
doors 7.30 show 8pm Advance Tickets £20 / £23 on the door
