“Exploration no.1″ Performed and Composed by Adam Taylor

Posted on by • Tagged , , • 2 Comments

This piece was written as part of the “Exploration” suite, a trilogy of pieces including pieces written for Solo classical guitar, solo electric guitar w/effects and four guitars. The suite explores various extended techniques, structural concepts and sonic possibilities involved with the guitar. “Exploration no.1″ is a piece written for solo classical guitar. The piece explores the concept of the open strings and the consonances and dissonances that arise from their application.

If you would like further information on the theories and concepts behind this composition, feel free to e-mail me: adamztaylormusic@gmail.com

The suite was written for my final year composition module at Leeds College of Music (BA jazz).

“Quei Due” @ Lincoln Jazz Week – Thursday 16th May

Posted on by • Tagged , • Leave a comment

Image

The jazz scene comes to Lincoln for its annual 9-day celebration of jazz music, this year including an appearance from an icon of British music: Georgie Fame.

In venues across Lincoln, including Doubletree by Hilton, the Lincoln Hotel and the LPAC, jazz artists, bands and experts will be performing, often for free!

Highlights include Midnight Masquerade, hosted by BBC Lincolnshire’s Melvyn Prior, Claire Martin & the Montpellier Cello Quartet and Georgie Fame & Sons

Saturday 11th May
Midnight Masquerade & GO-Jive, 6-9pm at the Lincoln Hotel, free event.

Sunday 12th May
Pete Johnson, 4pm at the Strugglers Inn, free event
Wendy Kirkland Duo, 7:30pm at the Lincolnshire Red Ale House and Kitchen, free event
Andy Aichison Trio, 8:30pm at the Strait & Narrow, free event.

Monday 13th May
Avalon Trio, 7:30pm at the Cloud Bar, free event
Thom Whitworth’s Funky Organ, 8:30pm at the Strait & Narrow, free event.

Tuesday 14th May
Jamie Holroyd Duo, 7:30pm at the Tower Hotel Bar, free event
Andrew Wood Trio feat. Ben Martin, 8:30pm at Bar 67, free event.

 

Thursday 16th May
Quei Due, 7:30pm at the White Hart Hotel, free event

 

Double Take + Bass, 8pm at the Horse & Groom, free event
Me & Mr Jones, 8:30pm at Bar 67, free event.

Friday 17th May
Robin Porter & Stevie Smith Trio, 5-7pm at the Zing Bar (LPAC), free event
Jazz Vehicle with Zoe Rahman, 7:30pm at the Terry O’Toole Theatre, £7.50/£5 (concessions)

Saturday 18th May
Mandy Tatton Duo, 1:30-3:30pm at the Barge on the Brayford, free event
Georgie Fame & Sons in Concert, 7:30pm at the LPAC, £19/£17.

Quei Due @ Seven Jazz

Posted on by • Tagged , , • 1 Comment

College Collection: the jazz guitarists – Jamie Holroyd Quartet, Adam Taylor with Caterina Comeglio and Jack Gillen’s trio

 

Leeds College of Music has been a vibrant source of new music for over forty years now.

This year we feature six ensembles over two weeks to give you a taste of what’s new. The second week features some young jazz guitarists in various settings

 

Sunday 26 May: 1-4pm – guitar feature

JAMIE HOLROYD QUARTET Jamie Holroyd guitar, Sam French sax, Seb Booth on double bass, Matt McGraw drums

“Quei Due”: ADAM TAYLOR AND CATERINA COMEGLIO – guitar and vocals here their music here

 

JACK GILLEN TRIO Jack Gillen guitar, Seb Booth double bass, and Matt McGraw drums.

 
 

College Collection – the jazz guitarists are at Seven Arts on Sunday 26 May 2013, £5/£4 concessions kids under 16 free, families welcome. The doors open at 1pm, music 1.30-4pm