6:02
0:00
KEY: Cm BPM: 126
release
label
date
30.04.2021
artists
day
month
Spectrum and info
Jazz master pianist, composer, journalist and educator Billy Taylor stands alone both figuratively and literally with his CD, Billy Taylor: 10 Fingers, One Voice. Only the 2nd solo recording in his 65 year career, the Billy Taylor that emerges here was a surprise – “a daring risk-taker who has absorbed the entire Jazz tradition but now breaks through as an immediately identifiable personal force.” (quote from the liner notes by Nat Hentoff)
Now at the peak of his powers, he bring fresh, yet steeped in history of Bop piano style to this robust collection that features both thoughtful originals and classic standards from accomplished composers such as Dizzy Gillespie, Rogers & Hart, Clifford Brown, Jon Hendricks, and Cole Porter.
His career is recognized with the utmost adoration and respect. Dr. Billy Taylor is one of only three Jazz musicians appointed to the National Council of the Arts and currently works as the Artistic Director for Jazz at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. He is a recipient of the National Medal of Arts, and is also known for the artist profiles he hosted as the Arts correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning.
Playing with infectious joy and playfulness, Billy Taylor: 10 Fingers, One Voice showcases Taylor’s deliberate and impressive ability to swing dynamically on upbeat numbers and yet play stirringly on softer songs, conveying both his passionate melodic soul and his blissful energy – resulting in a solo piano recording with a depth that makes repeat listening an imperative.
Now at the peak of his powers, he bring fresh, yet steeped in history of Bop piano style to this robust collection that features both thoughtful originals and classic standards from accomplished composers such as Dizzy Gillespie, Rogers & Hart, Clifford Brown, Jon Hendricks, and Cole Porter.
His career is recognized with the utmost adoration and respect. Dr. Billy Taylor is one of only three Jazz musicians appointed to the National Council of the Arts and currently works as the Artistic Director for Jazz at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. He is a recipient of the National Medal of Arts, and is also known for the artist profiles he hosted as the Arts correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning.
Playing with infectious joy and playfulness, Billy Taylor: 10 Fingers, One Voice showcases Taylor’s deliberate and impressive ability to swing dynamically on upbeat numbers and yet play stirringly on softer songs, conveying both his passionate melodic soul and his blissful energy – resulting in a solo piano recording with a depth that makes repeat listening an imperative.
-
-
Up Jumped Spring (Radio Mix)Billy Taylor
-
-
LABELArkadia Records
15.11.24
-
-
Caravan (Radio Mix)Billy Taylor
-
-
LABELArkadia Records
15.11.24
-
-
Interlude (Radio Mix)Billy Taylor
-
-
LABELArkadia Records
15.11.24
-
-
One for the Woofer (Radio Mix)Billy Taylor
-
-
LABELArkadia Records
15.11.24
-
-
Naima (Radio Mix)Billy Taylor
-
-
LABELArkadia Records
15.11.24
-
-
Ballade (Radio Mix)Billy Taylor
-
-
LABELArkadia Records
15.11.24
-
-
Body and Soul (Radio Mix)Billy Taylor
-
-
LABELArkadia Records
15.11.24
-
-
Reflection (Original Mix)Steering, Benesh
-
LABELBassmatic Records
22.06.25
-
-
Lights Out (Original Mix)Steering, Benesh
-
LABELBassmatic Records
22.06.25
-
-
Working (Original Mix)W.D.L & NOBE
-
LABELBassmatic Records
22.06.25
-
-
Alive (Original Mix)Povar
-
-
LABELBunny Tiger
13.06.25
-
-
The Sun (Original Mix)W.D.L & NOBE
-
LABELBassmatic Records
22.06.25
-
-
Rome (Original Mix)Lazara
-
LABELBassmatic Records
30.06.25
-
-
Get A Flavour (Original Mix)Povar
-
-
LABELBunny Tiger
13.06.25
-
-
Donna Lee (Bebop - Jazz Secrets)Arkadia Jazz All-Stars & George Shearing & Neil Swainson
-
-
LABELArkadia Records
04.07.25
-
-
The Golden Striker (feat. John Lewis, Percy Heath & Mickey Roker) (Cool Jazz - Jazz Secrets)Arkadia Jazz All-Stars & The Modern Jazz Quartet & Milt Jackson & John Lewis & Percy Heath & Mickey
-
-
LABELArkadia Records
04.07.25
-
-
Dance of the Nile (feat. Jeff "Tain" Watts, James Weidman & Lonnie Plaxico) (World / Funk - Jazz Secrets)Arkadia Jazz All-Stars & T.K. Blue & Stefon Harris & Jeff "Tain" Watts & James Weidman & Lonnie Plax
-
-
LABELArkadia Records
04.07.25
-
-
Mack the Knife (feat. Nat Adderley, Ray Drummond & Marvin 'Smitty' Smith) (Swing - Jazz Secrets)Arkadia Jazz All-Stars & Benny Golson & Monty Alexander & Nat Adderley & Ray Drummon
-
-
LABELArkadia Records
04.07.25
-
-
Cram 'N Exam (feat. John Patitucci, Horacio El Negro Hernandez & Chris Potter) (Hard Bop - Jazz Secrets)Arkadia Jazz All-Stars & Joanne Brackeen & Nicholas Payton & John Patitucci & Horaci
-
-
LABELArkadia Records
04.07.25
-
-
One Day, Forever (feat. Ron Carter & Carl Allen) (Vocal Ballad - Jazz Secrets)Benny Golson & Shirley Horn & Mulgrew Miller & Ron Carter & Carl Allen
-
-
LABELArkadia Records
04.07.25
-
-
Wee (feat. Jeff (Latin Jazz - Jazz Secrets)T.K. Blue & Randy Brecker & Eric Reed & Jeff
-
-
LABELArkadia Records
04.07.25
-
-
Half of My Soul (Tristan's Love Theme) (feat. Sam Rivers & Julian Priester) (Free Jazz - Jazz Secrets)Reggie Workman & Geri Allen & Al Foster & Sam Rivers & Julian Priester
-
-
LABELArkadia Records
04.07.25
-
-
Friday Shultz (Original Mix)Marie Joly
-
LABELMarie Joly Music
04.07.25
-
-
All Broken (Original Mix)Marie Joly
-
-
LABELMarie Joly Music
04.07.25