Sam Taylor
Jazz for Commuters & Salute to the Saxes 1959

"A certified honking sax legend, Sam "The Man" Taylor's non-stop drive and power worked perfectly in swing, blues, and R&B sessions. He had a huge tone, perfect timing, and sense of drama, as well as relentless energy and spirit. Taylor began working with Scat Man Crothers and the Sunset Royal Orchestra in the late '30s. He played with Cootie Williams and Lucky Millinder in the early '40s, then worked six years with Cab Calloway. Taylor toured South America and the Caribbean during his tenure with Calloway. Then, Taylor became the saxophonist of choice for many R&B dates through the '50s, recording with Ray Charles, Buddy Johnson, Louis Jordan, and Big Joe Turner, among others. He also did sessions with Ella Fitzgerald and Sy Oliver. During the '60s, Taylor led his own bands and recorded in a quintet called the Blues Chasers..."

Ron Wynn -All Music Guide

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZjamSK7Rj0&list=PLyHn3f7-9IUIPZVb-jj5UAE_3Nx574Cg6&index=1

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Musical Interlude: I just got a ticket for a show called "Cabaret Noir" on Saturday, a tribute to film noir. This has me in a noir mood and this seems appropriate.

"Same's Blues," performed by Sam "The Man" Taylor.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaZr5JNSrkY

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