Amazing Pianist

I got this CD with the other two new Concord releases (Christian Scott and Erin Boheme). Its amazing how Taylor seems to be an accomplished veteran musician yet is only in his 20's I believe! The CD is great, its soulful and imaginative, while the piano skills are nicely crafted, for all jazz and piano fans this is a great CD to listen to, Taylor has a big future.

Ancient Soul (gifted with genius) Indeed

To answer the previous writer's question: when this CD was recorded, Taylor was the ripe old age of 22. He started playing and composing when he was 3 and opened for his (soon-to-be) mentor, the great David Benoit, when he was 5. Check out RESONANCE, particularly UNCLE SMITH and INTROSPECTION, for further emotional transport.

jazz journey

Was having an intense day at work and my boss went to lunch and came back with this CD saying, "This will take you to another place so kick back and enjoy"! Jazz therapy? Nah. But wait a second... My mind cleared and during the first track I found myself drifting away and into a place I can't describe. I don't know the jazz lingo world or how to review properly. However, each song told a story without words. I literally felt removed from the crazed office environment. When the fifth track "Argument" came on, it brought me back but it wasn't a bad thing. It made sense to me why I was given this gift. This guy (with other artists) made me feel energy and emotion. It's amazing, for real and I am going to order his other CD's. How old is this kid??? Looks young on the cover but his soul must be ancient.