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Billy Taylor

Active

1940s - 2000s

Born

July 24, 1921 in Greenville, NC

Died

December 28, 2010 in New York City, NY

Genre

Jazz Vocal

Styles

Bop Hard Bop Mainstream Jazz Jazz Instrument Piano Jazz Standards
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Billy Taylor

Biography by Scott Yanow

Jazz pianst, respected educator, and TV musical director.
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Album Highlights

  • My Fair Lady Loves Jazz
    Billy Taylor / Billy Ta …
    My Fair Lady Loves Jazz
  • It's a Matter of Pride
    Billy Taylor
    It's a Matter of Pride
  • You Tempt Me
    Billy Taylor
    You Tempt Me
  • Solo
    Billy Taylor
    Solo
  • Urban Griot
    Billy Taylor
    Urban Griot
  • 1952-1953
    Billy Taylor
    1952-1953
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Artists Moods

  • Elegant
  • Refined
  • Sophisticated
  • Amiable/Good-Natured
  • Confident
  • Dramatic
  • Earnest
  • Earthy
  • Elaborate
  • Exuberant
  • Freewheeling
  • Laid-Back/Mellow
  • Literate
  • Melancholy
  • Nostalgic
  • Passionate
  • Playful
  • Poignant
  • Searching
  • Sentimental
  • Stately
  • Stylish
  • Sweet
  • Warm
  • Witty
  • Wry

Artists Themes

  • In Love
  • Introspection
  • Rainy Day
  • Relaxation
  • Sunday Afternoon
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