About this item
In the 19 years since Paul Taylor first got On The Horn with his hit debut album, he s enjoyed an extraordinary journey in the contemporary urban jazz world. From the start of his recording career, Taylor has created his ever cool deeply soulful and rhythmic trip-hop influenced sound by working with some of urban jazz and R&B s top producers, including Rex Rideout, Barry J. Eastmond and The Heavyweights. But one of the most important architects of the saxman s core flow has been Dino Esposito, who helped Taylor establish his vibe with On The Horn and Pleasure Seeker, and has played a powerful role in the saxophonist s evolution by helming tracks on his subsequent recordings Undercover , Hypnotic, Nightlife, Prime Time and Tenacity. Countdown marks the return of Dino Esposito who for the second album in a row is the sole producer.
About the Author
Paul Taylor is a retired insurance professional and an author of seven books on the American Civil War. His biography of O.M. Poe titled "Orlando M. Poe: Civil War General and Great Lakes Engineer" (Kent State Univ. Press, 2009) was a recipient of the Library of Michigan's 2010 Notable Books Award, the 2010 State History Award from the Historical Society of Michigan, and the Society of Midland Authors 2010 Honorable Mention Award for Biography. His Civil War-era history of Detroit titled "Old Slow Town": Detroit during the Civil War (Wayne State Univ. Press, 2013) was a recipient of the 2013 ForeWord Reviews Book of the Year Award in the War & Military category and the 2014 State History Award from the Historical Society of Michigan. His deluxe, limited edition (only 100 handmade copies) of 37 letters from brothers in the Union army to their homes in Frankfort, New York during the Civil War is titled "Give My Love to All Our Folks" and is available direct from the publisher (www.deepwoodpress) or the author.
