Paul Taylor (saxophonist)

Paul Taylor (born 1960) is an American smooth jazz alto and soprano saxophonist who has released twelve albums since his debut On the Horn in 1995. He is a graduate of University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), where he attended with a full music scholarship.[1] He is signed to Peak Records. Although originally from Denver, Colorado, he is based in Las Vegas, Nevada.[2] He has worked extensively with Keiko Matsui and played as a special guest with the Rippingtons for a short time in 1999 and 2000, after Jeff Kashiwa left the group and before Eric Marienthal joined them.

Paul Taylor
Born1960
OriginDenver, Colorado, United States
GenresSmooth jazz
Occupation(s)Saxophonist
Years active1995–present
Websitewww.paultaylorsax.com

He collaborated with many R&B vocalists such as LaToya London, Regina Belle, Maxi Priest, Peabo Bryson and Terry Dexter.[3] His reedy tone and warm, bright sound frame dynamic, danceable grooves and intricate pop shot through with electronica.

Discography

Studio albums

Year Title[4] Peak chart positions Record label[4]
US
Jazz

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US
R&B

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US
IND

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1995 On The Horn 23 Countdown Records
1997 Pleasure Seeker 11 Countdown Records
2000 Undercover 6 27 N-Coded Music/N2K Records
2001 Hypnotic 12 Peak Records
2003 Steppin Out 11 40 Peak Records
2005 Nightlife 5 Peak Records
2007 Ladies' Choice 5 26 Peak Records
2009 Burnin 7 Concord/Peak Records
2011 Prime Time 7 E-One
2014 Tenacity 6 E-One
2016 Countdown 9 E-One/Peak Records
2021 And Now This Peak Records

References

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