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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...

Mike's debut album, Quintiplicity, is a sensational way to start his recording career. Recorded at Massey University Conservatorium of Music, Wellington in Septermber and November, 2005. All the tunes were composed by Michael except Mau, which was composed by friend and saxophone player, Andre Paris.

Quintiplicity contains comtemporary Jazz, reggae, funk and brazilian elements. It shows off Michael's trumpet virtuosity and composing genius with lyrical solos.

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