Introduction
Hello and welcome to the site! I'm Jamie Taylor, a freelance jazz guitarist based in the North of England. I'm also a principal study jazz guitar tutor at Leeds College of Music (the UK's largest music college), where I also lecture in jazz history and analysis
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Java
Alongside my freelance work, I play in a contemporary jazz quintet, Java. Our debut CD "Anywhere But Here…" (Brightside BR-009) is now available to buy online, and in certain stores. Click the Java link to find out how to locate a copy, and to hear various extracts of my music.
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Updates and upcoming gigs
I'll be endeavouring to update the site whenever time permits to make sure all the latest gigs are listed and to bring you up to date on what I'm doing. If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch
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Analysis/Transcriptions
I've compiled a set of transcriptions and other material that I've found inspiring or helpful. There are jazz guitar solos by Peter Bernstein and Diana Krall's guitarist Anthony Wilson, some Larry Carlton for the more fusion inclined, and a fabulous alto sax solo by the late Art Pepper
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