Jonathan Taylor
PRESS QUOTES
“A stylistically broad, yet completely focused artist...clever writing, interesting rhythms and strong performances...a rising star on the British jazz scene.” Jazz Views 2003
“An exceptional player” Bath Evening Chronicle 2003
“It’s Taylor’s mature compositional voice, together with the group’s elegant flair for tango, that makes this an engaging and pleasurable listen on every level.” Guardian 2008
“Languid yet intense compositions epitomized by the epic ‘Diablo Slow’ and the beautiful ‘Sweet Dreams’.” Independent 2007
“Compelling music, often dark, even brooding, but shot through with passion and bursts of exhilaration. Recommended.” Vortex Online Review 2008
“Simply electrifying. It’s basically tango, but spiced up with jazz and electronically burnished to a high gloss: major virtuosity shines throughout.” Scotsman 2007
“That rare thing: Brit tango with attitude.” ****Songlines 2008
“By turns jaunty and melancholic, and expertly played, this is a refreshing antidote to Gotan-style electro-tango cliche." Telegraph 2008
“Diablo Fast, a perfect example of tango as catharsis, full of morbid, schizoid twists and turns.” Songlines 2007
“Brilliantly crafted, joyous and accessible.” Hi-Fi News 2008
“Only Human captures the wild spirit of Tango Nuevo to perfection.” Jazzwise 2008