Martin Taylor in Concert

Starring:Martin Taylor
Studio: Vestapol
Product Type: DVD

Average customer rating:

Amazing guitarist
One Man Band

Martin Taylor in Concert
Starring: Martin Taylor
Manufacturer: Vestapol
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

General | Jazz | Styles | Music

General | Music Video & Concerts | Genres | DVD | Video

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Mel Bay Taylor, Martin: Guitar Method Book/CD Set
The Best of Martin Taylor
In Concert
Solo
World of Fingerstyle Jazz Guitar

ASIN: B00007KK44
Release Date: 2003-01-28

Customer Reviews:

Amazing guitarist.......2005-04-16

Although the direction of this concert is bland and the camera angles seldom vary the guitarist's love of the music and the instrument and his astounding technique shine through. The short interview segments are very insightfull and other guitarists will find it very interesting and inspiring. The song selection is very good and Mr. Taylor approaches each tune with a sense of style and humor never taking himself too seriously.

One Man Band.......2004-11-11

1) Georgia
2) I Got Rhythm
3) Can't Take That Away From Me
4) In a Mellow Tone
5) Why Did I Choose You
6) The Dolphin
7) Medley: Dixie/Old Man River
8) Sweet Lorraine
9) Stella By Starlight
10) Lulu's Back In Town
11) I Remember Clifford
12) Taking A Chance on Love

The audio and video are excellent and the setting is quaint. Taylor stands alone on stage at the Manchester Craftmen's Guild in Pittsburgh, PA with his hollow body electric guitar running through a dozen tunes in his inimitable style. Shown between the numbers are video clips of Martin describing his approach to playing and setting up the tunes. This is a must have for fans of MT and fingerstyle guitar in general. Also recommended is "World of Fingerstyle Jazz Guitar" on DVD which includes 3 additional cuts from this same concert.

Average customer rating:

Martin Taylor in Concert
Starring: Martin Taylor
Director: Martin Taylor
Manufacturer: Grossman's Guitar Workshop
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

Product Description

"The obvious impetus for playing fingerstyle guitar is the ability to combine bass lines, chords and melody simultaneously, effectively creating the impression of several musicians playing together. But unless you've already heard Martin Taylor, you've never experienced it quite like this. In Martin's playing, the three elements are so well integrated that the music transcends the technique. But you won't miss the details of his touch. Tight left-hand positions move with the precision of a servomotor; each digit appearing to have a mind of its own, but playing in perfect harmony with the others. Arrangements fly off his fingers in such a seemingly effortless manner that they create the illusion of accessibility" (Fingerstyle Guitar Magazine). Martin Taylor has been playing guitar for as long as he can remember, ever since his father gave him his first instrument at the age of four. It was to be the start of a career which has delighted audiences worldwide and drawn critical acclaim from some of the world's finest musicians. Chet Atkins, Barney Kessel, John Williams, Joe Pass, Stephane Grappelli, Toots Thielmans, Yehudi Menuhin, David Grisman, Bill Wyman are just some of the musicians who have collaborated with Martin. In this 75 minute concert, recorded at the Manchester Craftmen's Guild in Pittsburgh, PA, Martin explores all the facets of his dynamic solo playing.

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