TODD TAYLOR: Blazing Bluegrass Banjo

Todd Taylor

Blazing Bluegrass Banjo

© 2003 Todd Taylor (829757527123)

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One of the worlds best banjo instrumentalist, he has taken the banjo to places it has never been, his unique style will dazzle you, he is the bluegrass king on the banjo....bar none

notes

This cd was nominated for two Grammys This year -2004 Todd Taylor Has Been Performing And Playing Bluegrass Banjo
For Most Of His Life, He started at Age 6 With His Twin Brother Allen, They Were Known As The Taylor Twins, They
Toured And Worked With Ledgendary Bluegrass Acts Such As
Bill Monroe, Jim & Jesse, The Boys From Indiane, Carl Story
Roy Acuff, and Many More, Todds Unique Style Of Banjo Playing Is Breathtaking, Todd Has Toured and Played On Some Of Todays Hottest Country Acts, and even Rock-n-Roll With The Banjo Were He Became The First Person In History To Take The Banjo To The Rock-n-Roll Top-40 With Rick Dee's
With This New Cd Todd Has Went Back To His Roots, So When You Buy This Cd You are Getting A award Winning Cd

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  • Top notch CD haven't stopped playing it!!!
    author: Phil Evans

    A top notch CD which you can't stop playing. A must for any bluegrass banjo player.

  • I got two for Christmas gifts
    author: Mary K. Shockey

    I FAILED TO GET ONE FOR MYSELF. bIG mISTAKE!

  • Great CD ... great service
    author: Tom Breakfield

    The CD by Todd Taylor arrived very quickly and the quality is great. He is a talanted artist ... and CD Baby does a great job of getting the merchandise out. I had saved the mailer in case I had to return it ... but was soon able to toss it ... not need for it!

  • author: Mark Baum-Green Mtn Music Productions

    Marc Baum Green Mountain Music Productions ******************************** Blazin Bluegrass indeed! By: Marc Baum Two words describe Todd Taylors new CD 'Blazin Bluegrass Banjo'. Those words are pure genius. You would be hard pressed to find anyone in the field who is a more accurate, more talented, or more articulate banjo player. Todd's play is remarkable. He speaks directly to the listener with out the use of words. The pictures painted in your mind's eye, tell a story. A story of life, times shared and times remembered, and the music of those times. His fingers never miss, and never is a word I seldom use. From the opening notes of 'Rawhide' you undergo a transformation from listener to participant. By the time you reach the halfway mark of this practical party on a disk, you are visibly smiling and tapping your foot along with the music. It's an uncontrollable, infectious reaction that even listeners who are not bluegrass fans, will be forced to succumb to. You finally realize that something special, if not truly amazing, is happening. It is a spectacle for your ears and for your mind. This project is a exhilarating thrill ride masquerading as a musical endeavor. Any theme park in the world would pay handsomely to have the same effect on people as Todd has managed to do. His music is reminiscent of a time when musicians played genuine instruments and had undoubted talent. There are fourteen tracks on this CD and each stands out. It is refreshing to have such a phenomenal, enchanting project come along, as well as remarkably rare. Having to pick the three top tracks on the CD, I would choose the dizzying and aptly named "The Race Is On", the youthful, sprightly "Linus and Lucy-The Snoopy Theme", (which will have you humming the tune until bedtime), and the amazing "Bluegrass Breakdown" which makes you wonder if Todd has extra fingers to pick with. Todd Taylor hits one out of the park with 'Blazin Bluegrass Banjo'. Every person who loves music, authentic music with heart, should own this Cd. Marc is the Program Director and Host of the internationally syndicated radio programs 'Independent Country Universe' and 'Blades Of Blue: The Homegrown bluegrass Show'. -30- ===== Independent Country Universe Blades Of Blue For The Record Syndicated radio productions of Green Mountain Music Productions and Boulton Beach Studios

  • author: Lynn Harms

    This Cd is Great!! I been playing the Banjo for 11 years and I must say, Todd Taylor is The Master!! I have never heard anyone play like he does, the whole Cd is great but Todd Taylor is the master of the Banjo, this cd has great tunes on it, I want to tell everyone to buy this Banjo cd, because it is just like the title says Blazin Bluegrass Banjo, Todd Taylor style.

  • Totally Awesome!!!!!!!! The Title Say's It All, He's The Banjo King, and Cute
    author: Nichole Anderson
  • author: Bobbi Geyer

    Todd Taylor's Blazin Bluegrass Banjo is indeed just that…blazin! Todd and his twin brother Allen enjoyed a long performance history. They were featured on Hee-Haw as the Taylor Twins, and also performed on the Grand Ole Opry in addition to numerous other venues. Several years ago the twins split up, and Todd has continued to perform as a solo act. Todd received his first banjo at age seven from Montgomery Ward. He taught himself by listening to records and polished his skills with input from a few teachers along the way. Wish I'd started when I was seven! The CD begins with "Rawhide," played at breakneck speed, and goes on from there. I particularly enjoyed his rendition of "Nashville Blues," which is fairly straight-ahead but definitely not boring. Very nice! "The Race Is On" explodes with incredible melodic runs and single string work throughout. The CD has many classic banjo tunes on it, including "Wildwood Flower," "Foggy Mountain Breakdown," "Doug's Tune," (wonderful!) in addition to "Home Sweet Home," "Grandfathers Clock," and "Old Joe Clark," among others…all of which will make you wonder how Todd does it. Throughout his performance, he displays his mastery of the banjo and makes it sound incredibly do-able. Now where did I put my fingerpicks? Todd is joined by a stellar cast of musicians, including Steve Thorpe on Dobro and lead guitar and Bo Frazier on fiddle and mandolin. One thing is for sure; they all got a workout making this CD! Amazing! This wonderful CD is $14.95

  • author: Thornton Cline

    Todd Taylor's "Blazing Bluegrass Banjo" is one of the hottest bluegrass CD's I've heard in years!!! Someone nominate this CD as "Bluegrass Album of the Year"!!! The precision and passion of the performances are awesome and out of this world!!! Buy a copy of this CD before all the CD's sell out!!!

  • Unbelievable banjo playing and tone on this recording!
    author: Lawrence King

    This is the absolute banjo recording. The hottest pickin ever and the most incredible tone even when I listen to it over my computer. This CD is going to frustrate banjo players for a long time. Both those like me trying to learn some of these licks, and trying to get a banjo to sound like that on a recording. Unreal!

  • Great classic music
    author: Walker Copley

    Having known Todd for almost 30 years, it is great to see him do a few of the great bluegrass standards, in driving Scruggs style, with a real interesting melodic touch in just the right places. This is how it's supposed to be done, and this is a CD you'll enjoy for years to come. His original pieces are wonderful, and his arrangement of "Linus and Lucy" is lots of fun.

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