Art Taylor

April 6, 1929 – February 6, 1995

Instrument drums
Birthplace New York, NY

Available Leadsheets

Art Taylor was born in New York City on this day April 6, 1929. One of the greatest drummers in modern jazz, Taylor played with Bud Powell, Thelonious Monk, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Donald Byrd, Lee Morgan, Dexter Gordon & many more. As a leader Taylor only recorded a handful of albums including 1960’s "A.T.’s Delight," his sole Blue Note date which is an under-recognized gem: "A.T.'s Delight"