GARY TAYLOR

Gary Taylor is not just a name. The moniker represents an inimitable level of R&B artistry that
has long been supported with unflinching passion by a global fan base including none other
than the iconic Stevie Wonder, who says Gary Taylor “is what good music is all about.“
As a songwriter and producer, Taylor effortlessly spans black music genres and
generations, having worked with both veteran acts Anita Baker (“Good Love”), the Whispers
(“Just Gets Better With Time,” “My Heart, Your Heart”) “Ugly Betty” star and singer Vanessa
Williams (“My Flame”) and a new wave of soul artists, Lalah Hathaway (“I’m Coming Back”
among them. He is hailed by both neo-soul and hip-hop artists, some of whom have sampled
his music (Tribe Called Quest).
However, it is as a recording artist and performer that Taylor truly comes into his own.
During his eight popular Morning Crew Music, Inc. recordings, including SQUARE ONE, THE
MOOD OF MIDNIGHT and RETRO BLACKNESS and hit tracks such as “Blind To It All,”
“Flirting With An Angel,” “Hold Me Accountable,” “Woman of Color” (featuring Will Downing and
Scotty Scott of the Whispers) and 2007’s “Lovin’ My People” (which went to #1 at Stevie
Wonder’s KJLH 102.3 FM in Los Angeles), Taylor exemplifies the melodic musicality that has
always placed modern, sophisticated soul in a class of its own.
And now, more than ever before in his career, Gary Taylor is committed to taking his act
on the road. Literally.
Having already demonstrated his ability to put patrons in the seats with eight sell out
shows at Hollywood’s legendary Catalina Bar and Grill—four shows in 2007 and another four
in early 2008—Taylor is now ready to give his fans across the country more of the live musical
experience they’ve been begging of him for years.
For Taylor’s following, his sterling spot dates opening for the likes of Rachelle Ferrell at
Washington D.C.’s Constitution Hall, Teena Marie at Detroit’s Opera House and Nelson
Rangell at Freedom Hill, just outside Detroit, are simply not enough. They want Taylor on his
own, as a headliner.
The fans made this resoundingly clear during a Baltimore date with vocalist Maysa and
Fertile Ground, which drew 1,900 people to a 2000-capacity venue. That Taylor spent at least
two hours set up in the lobby selling/signing CDs and T-shirts tells the tale: most of the
audience was there to see Taylor.
Taylor is now eager to stand before his discerning audience. He is seeking savvy
concert promoters to get on board with him.
Making the move from the west coast to the east coast just before his performance at
The Strathmore (Baltimore, MD) has proven to be all the proof Taylor’s fan base needed to see
that he is finally getting out there.
On May 11th 2008, Mother’s Day, the artist gave a sold out performance at The
Birchmere in Alexandria, VA. To get in, fervent fans lined up outside in defiance of the pouring
rain. On August 13th 2008 Taylor will open for Brian Culbertson at Detroit’s Chene Park, and
there are small intimate dates like Lake Norman (Charlotte, NC) popping up as well.
Washington D.C., Philly, San Francisco, Atlanta, New York, L.A., Detroit, Baltimore--
these cities are all strong holds for Taylor’s CD sales. Touring will be the instrument that gives
Gary Taylor world recognition. Join him in making it happen.