

UPCOMING GIGS
Jamie Taylor is a
Hofner Artist
Sunday November 26th 2023 – TRIO JDM tour
Lincoln Jazz Cafe, Lincoln, LN1 1TY, 6pm
Dave Walsh (drums), Jamie Taylor (guitar), Dave Burgoyne (organ)
At time of writing, the opening night of our Trio JDM tour. Very excited to visit Lincoln, and a venue I've yet to play. Mr Longhawn is overseas, but we are lucky to have Dave Burgoyne as our special guest organist. Ticketing info will be available here.
Tuesday November 28th 2023 – TRIO JDM tour
Matt & Phred's, Manchester, M4 1LW, 9pm
Dave Walsh (drums), Martin Longhawn (organ), Jamie Taylor (guitar)
The man after whom M&P's legendary "Dave Walsh Pizza" is named, brings his brand new trio to that very establishment. How great is that? I think I know what I'll be ordering. One Larry David Sandwich coming right up...
Wednesday November 29th 2023 – TRIO JDM tour
Jazz@The Lescar, Sheffield, S11 8ZF, 8.30pm
Dave Walsh (drums), Martin Longhawn (organ), Jamie Taylor (guitar)
It's been a long time since I played a full two sets at this wonderful club. Especially excited to be coming with Dave's new trio, mid-way through its Northern tour. Can't wait for this. Ticket details etc. here.
Thursday November 30th 2023 – TRIO JDM tour
Puzzle Hall Inn, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2RF, 8.30pm
Dave Walsh (drums), Martin Longhawn (organ), Jamie Taylor (guitar)
So great that this legendary gig is happening again these days. Another stop on the road for Trio JDM.
Friday December 1st 2024 –
DEAN STOCKDALE QUARTET
Jazz@The Priestley, Bradford, BD8 7BY, 8pm
Dean Stockdale (piano), Jamie Taylor (guitar), Gavin Barras (bass), Gaz Hughes (drums)
It's been really fun to dep for Tim Williams in this excellent Oscar Peterson-inspired group, and to meet some really fine musicians I hadn't worked with before in the process.
Saturday December 2nd 2023 – TRIO JDM tour
Zeffirelli's, Ambleside, LA22 9DJ, 8.30pm
Dave Walsh (drums), Martin Longhawn (organ), Jamie Taylor (guitar)
The Northernmost stop for the JDM odyssey. Worth a trip just for the food and the scenery up here, but we aim to please with the music as well! Keep an eye on the venue's website for details.
Sunday December 3rd 2023 – TRIO JDM tour
Jazz Leeds, Seven Arts, LS7 3PD, 1.30pm
Dave Walsh (drums), Martin Longhawn (organ), Jamie Taylor (guitar)
The Trio JDM tour concludes at this most excellent Leeds performance space. Nearer the time, you'll be able to get all the ticketing details etc. here.
Friday 12th January 2024 –
JAMIE TAYLOR guests w/ Jazzmakers Collective,
Beverley, HU17 8EP, 8.15pm
Jamie Taylor (guitar), Sean Miller (piano), Jenni Molloy (bass), Chris Sykes (drums)
A most welcome return to the Lairgate Hotel and its excellent resident band.
Wednesday 17th January 2024 –
JAMIE TAYLOR QUARTET, Jazz @ The Lescar,
Sheffield, S11 8ZF, 8.45pm
Jamie Taylor (guitar), Nadim Teimoori (tenor sax), Sam Quintana (bass), Sebastiaan DeKrom (drums)
Sunday 21st January 2024 –
MARANELLO TRIO, Cafe #9, Nether Edge
Sheffield, S7 1RU, 7pm
Jason Scott (piano), Jamie Taylor (guitar), Adrian Knowles (bass)
One of the nicest rooms for live music anywhere, but when it's full, it's full - you'll need to reserve your tickets here, nearer the time. Always a rare treat for me to actually play in Sheffield as well!
Wednesday February 7th 2024 –
ROD MASON QUARTET
Head Of Steam, Huddersfield, HD1 1JB, 8.30pm
Rod Mason (sax), Jamie Taylor (guitar), Jose Canha (bass), Paul Smith (drums)
As is a chance to cross paths again with the 'Room Darkener' himself...
Wednesday February 21st 2024 –
THE JAZZ GUITAR PROFESSORS -
Head Of Steam, Huddersfield, HD1 1JB, 8.30pm
Adrian Ingram, Derrick Harris, Jamie Taylor (guitars), Jose Canha (bass), Paul Smith (drums)
Band name courtesy of Paul Smith, with tongue firmly in cheek, I suspect! I always love my visits to the HofS, and the chance to work alongside two of my illustrious Leeds Conservatoire jazz guitar predecessors is especially welcome. Chaps, I'm immensely proud to carry that torch...
Thurs February 22nd 2024 – TRIO JDM spring dates
The Grayston Unity, Halifax, HX1 1PU, 8pm
Dave Walsh (drums), Martin Longhawn (organ), Jamie Taylor (guitar)
Trio JDM heads out again in the New Year, at a new venue on me. Nearer the time, you'll be able to get all the ticketing details etc. here.
Friday February 23rd 2024 – TRIO JDM spring dates
Wakefield Jazz, Wakefield Sports Club, WF1 3RR, 8pm
Dave Walsh (drums), Martin Longhawn (organ), Jamie Taylor (guitar)
A particularly exciting booking for us at one of the great Northern jazz rooms. Nearer the time, you'll be able to get all the ticketing details etc. here.
Sunday February 25th 2024 – TRIO JDM spring dates
Jazz @The Railway, Stockport, SK4 1HF, 9pm
Dave Walsh (drums), Martin Longhawn (organ), Jamie Taylor (guitar)
Looking forward to my first visit to this long-established Northern jazz gig.
Wednesday Feb 28th 2024 – TRIO JDM spring dates
Scarborough Jazz Club, The Cask Inn, YO11 2LQ, 8.15pm
Dave Walsh (drums), Martin Longhawn (organ), Jamie Taylor (guitar)
Trio JDM's spring odyssey continues by the seaside!
Friday March 1st 2024 – TRIO JDM spring dates
Jazz@The Priestley, Bradford Latvian Club, BD8 7BY, 8pm
Dave Walsh (drums), Martin Longhawn (organ), Jamie Taylor (guitar)
I must be getting old; when I first played Jazz at The Priestley, it was at, er... The Priestley!
Several venues later, it's still a wonderful club and I can't wait to see them again.
Wednesday 13th March 2024 –
MARANELLO TRIO, Friends Of Ham,
Ilkley, LS29 9JD, 7.30pm
Jason Scott (piano), Jamie Taylor (guitar), Adrian Knowles (bass)
Another opportunity for jazz and dining with the Maranellos, at this excellent Ilkley charcuterie. You can reserve a table here. You don't have to eat though - come and join us for a drink if you're already full...
Saturday March 23rd 2024 – TRIO JDM spring dates
Zeffirelli's, Ambleside, LA22 9DJ, 8.30pm
Dave Walsh (drums), Martin Longhawn (organ), Jamie Taylor (guitar)
A welcome (and fairly quick!) return to Ambleside for Trio JDM.
Saturday March 23rd 2024 – TRIO JDM spring dates
The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh, EH1 1HR, time tbc
Dave Walsh (drums), Martin Longhawn (organ), Jamie Taylor (guitar)
Any excuse to visit Edinburgh, and what a fabulous gig to be doing! They go way into the small hours up here so, as the date approaches, watch this space for set timings...
Wednesday June 5th 2024 – UNIVERSAL TIME
Jazz@The Lescar, Sheffield, S11 8ZF, 8.30pm
Steve Hanley (drums), Richard Iles (flugelhorn), Richard Jones (keys), Jamie Taylor (guitar)
Very happy indeed that we have a couple of new dates for this project, which remains very dear to my heart. Nowhere better to restart it than here.
Wednesday June 7th 2024 – UNIVERSAL TIME
Jazz@The Priestley, Bradford Latvian Club, BD8 7BY, 8pm
Steve Hanley (drums), Richard Iles (flugelhorn), Richard Jones (keys), Jamie Taylor (guitar)
And having not been there for a long while, I'm also delighted to have a second JATP visit in the diary!
Saturday 6th July 2024 –
MARANELLO TRIO, Zeffirelli's,
Ambleside, LA22 9DJ, 8.30pm
Jason Scott (piano), Jamie Taylor (guitar), Adrian Knowles (bass)
The Maranellos hit Cumbria's finest jazz room. Try the Nut Wellington...I'm here all week. (I'm not, of course, but do try the Nut Wellington!)