David Taylor

Dave Taylor Concertino Reviews

David Taylor recently performed his new Concertino 4x’s at Bargemusic’s Here And Now Festival in New York. In a Facebook post, Dave said that he was shocked that the reviews were mostly about his composition, but that it was more surprising that the New York Times ran a photo of him to promote the festival....

Dave Taylor Plays Dagon II

Dave’s creativity knows no bounds. This isn’t your typical Ewazen! You can purchase the recording on Amazon.com.

Dave Taylor in a Fowl Performance

Dave Taylor will perform the title role in Louise Gikow’s Tough Turkey in the Big City at Merkin Concert Hall next month. The performance will also feature Bruce Adolphe (composer, pianist, and narrator). Concert details The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Presents: Meet the Music! Tough Turkey in the Big City November 21, 2010...

More from Taylor and Schnyder

This is the latest clip from Dave Taylor and Daniel Schnyder’s Art of the Duo DVD. This track is called Around the World, Part III. Dave never ceases to amaze us with his playing. Schnyder is no slouch either!

Taylor and Schnyder – Duo Concertante

I talked to Dave Taylor on the phone yesterday about a number of things — web updates, YouTube, music, family — but the thing that stuck with me was this: he doesn’t think he made it as a bass trombonist because of talent. He attributes his success to hours and hours in the practice room....

Taylor and Schnyder Perform “Trio as Duo”

The following videos are of Dave Taylor and Daniel Schnyder performing Trio as Duo from the Art of the Duo DVD. Taylor has this to say about working with Schnyder: “The reason we’ve loved performing together for the last 10-15 years is because we play with a real chamber music feeling. We treat it like...

Late Show Trombones

We really enjoyed Diane Birch’s performance on David Letterman last night, not only because she’s a great singer, but also because she knows how to accessorize her band. Hopefully we’ll see more trombone quartets backing up vocalists! The trombonists are Tom “Bones” Malone, Birch Johnson, Joseph Alessi and David Taylor.

Big Band Bass Trombone

You are probably used to seeing our bass trombones being performed in symphony orchestra halls all over the world. But those aren’t the only venues where our instruments shine. Our jazz/commercial basses allow you to achieve colors perfect for that type of setting. Need proof?

David Taylor Spring/Summer Schedule

I’m very lucky to live and work in New York. I’ve had the opportunity to play music in all styles with very fine musicians from all over the world. Probably the luckiest thing to have happened to me, with a lot of risk-taking over the years, was being able to work as a recording musician...

Trio Hidas at ETW

Trio Hidas – Nitzan Haroz, Haim Avitsur and Dave Taylor – will be performing at the Eastern Trombone Workshop next month. The concert will take place on Thursday, March 16 at 4 p.m. in the Loboda Studio. If you’re in the area, be sure to stop by Ft. Myer to hear these guys play. I...

Angels of the Inmost Heaven

Dave Taylor and his friends will present Angels of the Inmost Heaven (aka Dear Ronnie) in Manhattan on February 14. Featuring B3+ Daniel Schnyder – David Taylor Duo Erick Hawkins Dance Co. Manhattan Brass Trio Hidas NY Trumpet Ensemble The Bordens double brass quartet, Irish flute and two chirps (singers) Film Trialogian Prologuize Stephen Earnhart,...

Concerts in NYC

I am convinced that New York City is one of best cities to visit in order to experience live music. It has more concerts on one weekend than many cities have in a year. If you have never visited, make plans soon! Here are just a few of the events that took place while I...