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News & Gigs

Thursday, August 6, 2009

NYC

Michael graduauted with his Masters from Manhattan School of Music in May. Now he is gigging, recording and teaching in NYC.

Biography

Picture of Michael James Taylor holding a trumpet

Michael James Taylor. Trumpet player. Jazz musician. Real nice guy too. Raised in New Plymouth, New Zealand, Michael Taylor has spent his life surrounded by music. Originally trained on the piano, when Michael was 11, he was given the opportunity to pick up the trumpet. It was soon after that he discovered his love of Jazz. His skill on the trumpet didn't go unnoticed, finding himself regularly gigging with seasoned local musicians.

Michael moved to Wellington to pursue a full-time career in music, completing his degree in performance Jazz from Massey School of Music in 2002.. More about Michael...