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The James Taylor Quartet (or JTQ) are a British four-piece jazz funk band formed in 1985 by Hammond organ player James Taylor following the break-up of his former band The Prisoners, and in the wake of Stiff Records' bankruptcy. The band consists of James Taylor (organ), Mark Cox (guitar), Andrew McKinney (bass), and Pat Illingworth (drums).
- James Taylor, Mark Cox, Andrew McKinney, Pat Illingworth, Yvonne Yanney
- Rochester, Kent, England
- 1985–present
For a over 30 years, the James Taylor Quartet have set the standard for the coolest sounds in funky acid jazz. On dozens of mighty albums and at their legendary gigs at home and around the world, they’ve quietly become a byword for distinguished British creativity.
The James Taylor Quartet (or JTQ) are a British four-piece jazz funk band, who have become renowned for their live performances. They were formed in 1987 by Hammond organ player James Taylor following the break-up of his former band The Prisoners in the wake of Stiff Records’ bankruptcy.
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The James Taylor Quartet. More images. Profile: Emerging from the demise of The Prisoners following the bankruptcy of Stiff Records, James Taylor formed The James Taylor Quartet; the lineup has changed over the years. Embracing many styles from mod rock, to funk and acid jazz, and 1970s detective series theme tunes, the JTQ sound has always ...
The band consists of James Taylor, Mark Cox, Andrew McKinney, and Pat Illingworth. Recordings and live performances often include vocalist Yvonne Yanney. The James Taylor Quartet are a...