John Taylor/Germany 05.19.2000

This is a little-known but noteworthy live recording of a 2000 Hamburg performance by the trio led by John Taylor, a leading British jazz pianist. Taylor is known for his delicate touch, sophisticated sense of harmony, and the unique tranquility he imbues his improvisations with. In this work, rather than simply following the melody, the piano, bass, and drums explore each other’s rhythms to build the music, resulting in an intelligent and tense sound characteristic of European jazz. Particularly appealing is Taylor’s piano playing, which does not cram in notes, but rather utilizes the negative space itself as musicality. From quiet phrases, the tension gradually builds, and the entire trio unites to reach a peak, giving you the thrill that can only be experienced in a live performance, something that is difficult to find in studio recordings. Live At Hamburg, Germany May 19th, 2000 1. For Jan 2. Evans Above 3. Up Too Late 4. Tramonto 5. How Deep Is The Ocean ? John Taylor (p) Marc Johnson (b) Joey Baron (dr)