Martin Taylor – Walking Bass For Jazz Guitar

Spirit of Django sees internationally renowned guitarist Martin Taylor creatively embrace the legacy of Django Reinhardt and Gypsy Jazz. Taylor delivers a world-class virtuoso performance on this, one of his most enduringly popular albums. Taylor is joined by John Goldie on acoustic rhythm guitar, Dave O'Higgins on saxophones, Alec Dankworth on acoustic bass guitar and Jack Emblow on accordion.

Internationally recognised as Britain's greatest jazz guitarist, Martin Taylor is a versatile and masterful musician. His groundbreaking solo album Artistry, produced by Steve Howe, was originally released in 1992 to much critical acclaim and was re-issued on SACD. Artistry was No.1 in the HMV Jazz Charts for a record 12 weeks and topped the UK Jazz Charts for six weeks and launched Martin's career as an international solo artist.

Jazz guitarist Martin Taylor and rock guitarist Steve Howe would seem an unlikely pair to make an album together, but they had an opportunity, thanks to the generosity of a fan with a wide-ranging collection of vintage collectable guitars…

50s Jazz Guitar Trio
50s Jazz Guitar Trio delivers the classic sound of a compact guitar-led jazz band. While the instruments are recorded to the highest standards, the warm and intimate tones of both the acoustic and electric guitars are a perfect match for the library’s 50s-inspired jazz tunes. With smooth moods throughout, and that inimitable sense of top-class musicians locked into the groove, 50s Jazz Guitar Trio is the real deal.