Acid jazz pioneer James Taylor wears his influences on his sleeve with his brilliantly retro-leaning compositions. With Baker’s Walk he transports listeners back to the 60s and 70s to enjoy sparkling soul-pop, Hammond-led funk, and uplifting jazz fusion.

Baker's Walk

Sparkling soul-pop, Hammond-led funk, and uplifting jazz fusion from acid jazz pioneer James Taylor

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Soulful, mid-tempo strut with wailing sax solo, Hammond organ & guitar over a funky bass & drum groove

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British jazz funk icon James Taylor ties together his infamous Hammond sound, the effortless melodic funk of his quartet, live orchestra and the vocal talents of UK soul sensations Noel McKoy and Natalie Williams, recorded at London’s Abbey Road Studios.

People Get Ready (We're Moving On)

JTQ’s celebrated Hammond, plus funk, orchestra and Noel McKoy and Natalie Williams’ vocals 

Mid-tempo retro disco funk song with positive group vocals calling for unity on the dance floor & the world over

People Get Ready - We're Moving On

Acid jazz pioneer James Taylor creates intriguing soundscapes from soaring and inspiring, to frolicsome pizzicato violins; dreamy harp with uplifting strings; a springlike feel with joyful woodwind and a journey underpinned by moody piano and vibraphone. 

Tall Cranes Big Cities

Soundscapes from soaring, to dreamy, uplifting strings, joyful woodwind and moody piano 

Restless strings grow in optimism with flute, harp & piano. Soaring & inspiring minimalist feel

Pioneer of the British acid jazz scene James Taylor brings the funk with 1970s influences, hot horns, cool Hammond, light keys, grooving rhythm section and catchy guitar hooks. Slick, up-tempo and with plenty of retro flair.

House Of Funk Vol. 3

Funky grooves with hot horns, Hammond, and soulful guitar.

Mid-tempo funk groove with picked wah guitar hook, punchy horns, cool Hammond, light keys & rock riffs

Brother Marco

An album of funk and psychedelic grooves with thrilling crime influences. Punchy guitar and varied brass flow atop drums and orchestration for a strong retro vibe

Soundtrack From Electric Black

Groovy psychedelic funk with Hammond organ & 60s party orchestration

Heidi's Revenge

Acid jazz pioneer James Taylor turns his attention to stylish, retro-flavoured action instrumentals. Evoking detective and cop shows from the 70s, Taylor’s slick jazz-funk features dynamic horns, grooving guitar, Rhodes, Hammond, bass and drums. 

Car Chase

Stylish 70s US cop show theme with a funky swagger featuring dynamic horns & cool Hammond over a groovin' rhythm section 

A Flight To Algiers

Cool, classic 1970s US detective funk with horn section, jazzy flute, choppy guitar, Hammond organ & slick rhythm section

Midnight Car Chase

Busy mid-tempo 70s funk groove with Rhodes ostinato, horns & Hammond. Car chase instrumental sequence

Drifting

Up-tempo groove based jazz funk with signature horn riffs & tight rhythmic backing. Feeling of acceleration & excitement 

142 MPH

Funky syncopated retro Memphis soul/R&B groove. Cool Hammond line interacts with horn stabs & slick rhythm section

Pedal To The Metal

Positive mid-tempo 70s funk groove with catchy guitar hook, feel-good horns & cool Hammond over driving rhythm section

Southern Border Chase

Strutting 1970s funk with vibrant horns, Hammond & flute solo over tight rhythm section

Tarmac Burnout

Fast moving 60s groove with catchy horns, cool Hammond, fuzz guitar & driving rhythm section. Fun, crime/heist action

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