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"Heightened Awareness" - Curtis Taylor Quartet Live on KUSI
Short Story (solo clip)
CTQT - Impressions
Jazz at LACMA—Curtis Taylor Quartet
Stroll
Curtis Taylor Quartet on FOX 8
Curtis Taylor & Joshua White Perform at the SDMA's
Curtis Taylor & #HASHTAGGED LIVE (short promo)
Bio

Bio

Curtis Taylor is a dynamic presence in Jazz, excelling as a performer, composer, and educator. Growing up in Bedford, Ohio, he began playing the trumpet at an early age. Inspired by concerts he attended while in middle and high school, Taylor committed to a career in Jazz, honing his craft under the tutelage of his mentors at Michigan State and Rutgers University.

Taylor‘s artistry has graced many stages worldwide. From iconic venues like the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., the Apollo Theater & Dizzy’s Club in New York City, to international festivals like The North Sea Jazz Festival in the Netherlands and the San Javier Jazz Festival in Spain. He has also performed and recorded with numerous acclaimed artists, such as Billy Childs, James Carter, John Clayton, Patrice Rushen, Rodney Whitaker, Ed Motta, and Cyrus Chestnut. Notably, his work on Gregory Porter's Grammy Award-winning album "Liquid Spirit" earned him high praise. As a leader, he has recorded three albums, and his current release TAYLOR MADE has earned rave reviews from various publications, including features in JAZZIZ and DOWNBEAT, two of the top music magazines in the world.

In addition to performing, Taylor shares his knowledge and passion for music with students as a clinician & guest artist and has taught for nearly a decade at the collegiate level. Currently, he is an Assistant Professor of Instruction at the University of Iowa. He teaches several courses integral to the program’s curriculum, is the principal organizer for many Jazz area visiting guest artists, and coordinates the UI summer Jazz camp annually.

Press

Press

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NPR FEATURE
Sounds So Beautiful
SAN DIEGO TRIBUNE
CSUSM Article
NEW HORN IN TOWN
NPR SPIRITUALS TO SWING
Why the arts matter!
BLOG PRESS
KENNEDY CENTER ANNOUNCEMENT
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NEW YORK TIMES REVIEW
Oct 2018 Live Recording
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FONT WEST PROMO
SD VOYAGER FEATURE
Coconut Creek Magazine Feature
Video

Educational Videos

Blues Masterclass at University of Iowa
UCSD Performance Lecture
Buy Music

Music Projects

THE CURTIS TAYLOR QUARTET
CURTIS TAYLOR & #HASHTAGGED
Discography

Discography

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Liquid Spirit Album Cover
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Still I rise Album
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#HASHTAGGED ALBUM COVER
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Kathy Kosins Uncovered - Soul
I Am Calm
Falling Strong
Music Is Art
Straight Ahead - Phillip K Jones
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On the Move - Kiwi
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SofR Doc
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Kate's Soul Food
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Press Photos

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Booking

Booking

Gwendolyn Jones,

Jones Management

booking@curtistaylor.net

Tel: 216-253-3730

 

For a performance schedule and more please visit the artist's website:

Thank you. We will be in touch regarding your inquiry very soon!

© 2019 Curtis Taylor Music

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