Based in Liverpool, UK, Jack Taylor brings over a decade of experience in the music industry. As a versatile musician, Jack has thrived in various musical settings, including pit work, session gigs, and functions.
Jack's career as an international and national touring musician boasts over 500 performances across four countries. Highlights of his performance venues include:
District, Liverpool (Supporting GRAMMY award winner Mark Lettieri)
Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory, Nepal
House of Music, Kathmandu, Nepal
Pro Music, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Manicomicos, Sao Joao Del Rei, Brazil
Liverpool International Music Festival, Liverpool, UK
Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff, UK
In addition to his performance career, Jack is a dedicated educator. He holds teaching positions at the University of Chester, Leeds Arts University, and WaterBear The College of Music. Jack has also conducted workshops and masterclasses at prestigious institutions such as LIPA, Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory (Nepal), Federal University of São João del-Rei (Brazil), and Pro Music, Belo Horizonte.
Jack’s commitment to education extends to the online world, where he delivers online workshops on jazz improvisation, fusion guitar, and guitar tone for Matt Warnock at mwgcourses.com. Furthermore, he has created and developed numerous online guitar courses for the National Guitar Academy.
Combining his love of jazz, funk, Latin, and fusion, Jack is now focused on writing, recording, and releasing new original material with his band, as the follow-up to his debut release, 'Songs For You'. This new project reflects Jack's passion for crafting singable guitar lines, rich harmonic textures and eclectic grooves.
“Great tunes played with conviction, beauty, tasteful phrasing and with a selection of lovely tones throughout. Jack Taylor’s new album is a pleasure from beginning to end” - John Wheatcroft
“With his first album release, Jack has claimed his place in the modern instrumental guitar landscape. An energetic ensemble, creative arrangements, and soloing twists and turns come together in this new release. A welcome addition to the guitar aficionado's library." - Matt Warnock
“Jack’s ability to explain and demonstrate even over the internet is fantastic. He is positive and enthusiastic. He is clear in his explanations and well-organised. (Nikki, Parent.)