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Artists | Jazz | Guitar

As the world's foremost exponent of jazz guitar Martin Taylor has achieved a career in music which spans over 30 years. During this time he has received many awards and in 2002, he was appointed MBE "For Services To Music".

He spends the majority of his year touring the world performing solo shows which combine virtuosity, emotion and humour, with a strong stage presence. When not on tour he splits his time between his homes in France and Scotland where he writes music for TV and Film.

Over the years Martin Taylor has garnered critical acclaim, the Jazz Times New York described him as "Europe's finest guitarist", and has collaborated with a wide range of artists including Stephane Grappelli, Chet Atkins, Bill Wyman, Dionne Warwick, Sacha Distel, and Bryn Terfel.