The James Taylor Quartet

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Formed 1985.

James Taylor Quartet Ian Dickson/Redferns

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The James Taylor Quartet 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. The current line-up is James Taylor (Hammond organ), Chris Montague (guitar), Andrew McKinney (bass) and Adam Betts (drums), although recordings and live performances usually feature a horn section comprising John Willmott (tenor sax/flute) and Nick Smart (trumpet), and also vocalist Yvonne Yanney.

The band are often referred to by the acronym JTQ, and have no connection to the American singer-songwriter James Taylor.

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BBC Reviews

  1. Don't Mess With Mr T 2007

    Review of Don't Mess With Mr T

    Reviewed by Martin Longley

    James T covers Motown, but why?

  2. The Oscillator 2003

    Review of The Oscillator

    Reviewed by Jack Smith

    It makes no attempt to break new ground and is much the better for it.

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