G. ''Mike' Taylor

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Upcoming Appearances

Past Appearances

  • Thursday, December 22, 2011
  • 6:30PM - Christmas Party
  • Rancho Mirage, CA
  • Sunday, December 11, 2011
  • 4:00PM - Wedding Ceremony
  • Palm Springs, CA
  • Saturday, December 10, 2011
  • 6:30PM - Birthday Party (Adults)
  • Rancho Cucamonga, CA
  • Saturday, June 11, 2011
  • 4:00PM - Fundraiser
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Friday, December 31, 2010
  • 8:30PM - New Year's Eve Party
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Sunday, October 24, 2010
  • 5:00PM - Birthday Party (Adults)
  • Pacific Palisades, CA
  • Friday, August 06, 2010
  • 5:00PM - Grand Opening
  • San Bernardino, CA
  • Saturday, June 26, 2010
  • 9:30PM - Happy Hour
  • Claremont, CA
  • Saturday, May 15, 2010
  • 5:30PM - Wedding Ceremony
  • Palm Desert, CA
  • Saturday, December 12, 2009
  • 7:30AM - Private Party
  • Los Angeles, CA
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Location:
Riverside, California
Travel Radius:
Will travel up to 100 miles from Riverside.
Pay Range:
$250-$2000 per event
Member Since:
2005
Primary Category:
Jazz Piano
Additional Categories:
Blues Piano, Gospel Piano, Keyboards, Oldies Piano, Piano
Influences:
Art Tatum, Oscar Peterson, Earl Garner, Horace Silver, Earl Hines, Ray Charles, Bud Powel, Mahalia Jackson, Charlie Parker, Thomas A. Dorsey, Thomas 'Fats' Waller

Group Members

  • Shan Scott - bass

Description

An innovative Blues and Gospel oriented Jazz pianist, who has been in the business for 50 years, G. 'Mike' Taylor has the ability to musically entertain for all types of occasions. Having played with greats such as Earl Hines, Milt Jackson, Charles Mingus, Wyatt Ruther, Big Mama Thorton, and Eddie "Clean Head" Vincent, and having performed over 1,000 shows in the Canadian version of Ain't Misbehavin' in the part of Fats Waller, make G. 'Mike' Taylor credible and extremely well rounded.

G. 'Mike' Taylor has played in a variety of venues including: his own Jazz Theatre/Restaurant, located in Vancouver Canada, restaurants, hotels, coffee houses, concerts, clubs, radio and television appearances. Mike Taylor has also led his own 6 piece band.

G. 'Mike' Taylor will travel with a Yamaha P250 keyboard. Also if requested, either a duo or trio is available.

Available For:

Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Reunions, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

Feedback

  • We absolutely loved Mike and so did our guests! He is so easy to work with and accommodating! We were thrilled to have him. We highly recommend him! He set a perfect mood for our dreamy wedding!! -- Jennifer S, Palm Springs, CA, 12/11/2011
  • gordon was extremely professional. -- Abigail F, Cherry Valley, CA, 2/17/2007
  • Mike was a great addition to our holiday party. Prompt, professional and friendly. I would definitely recommend him. -- Sharon W, Rancho Mirage, CA, 12/22/2011
  • Gordon was a delightful personality and performer.He helped create the atmosphere we wanted and sustained it without being obtrusive. He had a jam session with me on guitar at the end which was fun and even backed my 6 year old daughter when she sang the blues! David A.Stewart -- Dave S, West Toluca Lake, CA, 12/31/2006
  • we found him polite and very accomodating and no trouble at all he obvioulsy enjoys what he does. -- Victor G, Los Angeles, CA, 12/16/2006
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