Art Taylor
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Drummers · 1929–1995

Art Taylor

American jazz drummer (1929-1995)

Born
6 April 1929
New York City
Died
6 February 1995
New York City
Country
United States
Record labels
Blue Note, Enja Records, Prestige
Discography
4 albums

Biography

Art Taylor was a jazz musician who played drum kit. Art Taylor was born on 6 April 1929 in New York City and died on 6 February 1995 in New York City. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Blue Note, Enja Records and Prestige. The discography here lists 4 albums, from “Taylor's Wailers” (1957) to “Mr. A.T.” (1992).

Arthur S. Taylor Jr. (April 6, 1929 – February 6, 1995) was an American jazz drummer, who "helped define the sound of modern jazz drumming".

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Taylor's Wailers 1957
Taylor's Tenors 1959
A.T.’s Delight 1960
Mr. A.T. 1992

Also plays on

Albums where Art Taylor is credited as a sideman

1955 Miles Davis and Milt Jackson Quintet / Sextet — Miles Davis and Milt Jackson drums (drum set)
1956 Collectors’ Items — Miles Davis drums (drum set)
1957 Miles Ahead — Miles Davis drums (drum set)
1957 Plays Cole Porter - The Genius of Charlie Parker #5 — Charlie Parker drums (drum set)
1958 John Coltrane with the Red Garland Trio — John Coltrane with the Red Garland Trio drums (drum set)
1958 Soultrane — John Coltrane drums (drum set)
1960 Giant Steps — John Coltrane drums (drum set)
1961 Soul Meeting — Ray Charles & Milt Jackson drums (drum set)
1961 Settin’ the Pace — John Coltrane drums (drum set)
1961 Lush Life — John Coltrane drums (drum set)
1963 Dakar — John Coltrane drums (drum set)
1963 Stardust — John Coltrane drums (drum set)
1964 Black Pearls — John Coltrane drums (drum set)
1964 The Believer — John Coltrane drums (drum set)
1965 The Last Trane — John Coltrane drums (drum set)
1989 Soul Brothers / Soul Meeting — Ray Charles & Milt Jackson drums (drum set)

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Art Taylor play?

Art Taylor is known for playing drum kit.

When and where was Art Taylor born?

Art Taylor was born 6 April 1929 in New York City.

What are Art Taylor's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Taylor's Wailers (1957), Taylor's Tenors (1959), A.T.’s Delight (1960) and Mr. A.T. (1992).

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