MUSIC

With his keen sense of melody and groove, and on the strength of those elements inherent in his debut single “Taking it Back,” Taylor could have attracted the attention of almost any top contemporary jazz producer. Oliver, a master hitmaker, guitarist and innovative sonic architect, was the perfect choice. He loved Taylor’s ultra-infectious hook and decided to build around it. He knew Taylor was a lifelong fan of George Benson, but discouraged him the first time out from indulging in over-soloing. The result is a picture perfect, in the pocket urban jazz track, driven by an easy-flowing, toe-tapping groove, cool atmospheric ambience and – most prominently – a coolly sensual, hypnotic and crisp electric melody performed on his D’Angelico Excel SS. With each simmering verse, the track builds towards a bright, snappy hook propelled along with an intensified bass and drum groove (featuring Larry Antonio on bass) and lively keyboard and piano harmonies. It’s a powerful introduction to Taylor’s talent, but just a taste of the compositional guitar power and magic he will unleash in the near future.