Nigel and Dean, you where absolutely right. Nobody has ever mentioned to me the name - Sam 'The Man' Taylor... After your video I ended up researching and buying a compilation of his works. I've always liked and still consider Paul Desmond and Stan Getz my personal favourites but... I can't stop now listening to Sam Taylor and I am truly amazed by the dynamics, articulation and expressivness. He basically talks through the horn. In my opinion, he laid down the ground for loads of other sax players and for sure for myself... I can't thank you enough for opening my eyes on this great instrumentalist!
Sam the Man's style is also deeply rooted in country blues, after all he was born and bred in Tennessee, not far from Nashville. Just listen to High Winds for a blazing example of how he used that influence to create originality - dynamite!
Hi Dean, I love hearing you play and enjoy your feedback during our Sax School sessions. Looking forward to digging into Sam Taylor and his albums. Great video and thank you for sharing.
Dean you are a more than Fair player yourself. I do hope you get more recognition than poor Sam The Man. I first came across your playing on youtube searching for tips on the stratospheric gliss.....which i still can`t do but you waltz thro it. So very happy you are lending your considerable skills to our school, thank you sir and more power to your horn
Nice! My dad played sax like that in the ‘50s and he turned me on to Sam the Man as a kid and listened to some records. His version of Harlem Nocturne was great. I was way more into the R&B sax sound and didn’t get into Bebop until college. Nice work. I really enjoyed this video.
Great to give credits to an underrated saxplayer from the past! But calling this a “lesson” is far overstated. It is more about your admiration than about HOW to get that sound on the saxophone. THAT would be a true lesson.
Thanks for a great Video Dean. Very inspirational and informative. I had not heard of Sam Taylor. Sad he never got the recognition for such iconic playing. Off to listen to Rockin at the Hop!
Hi Dean. Thanks for the info. I used to try to find records by Sam the Man Taylor after hearing ‘Slow Walk’ in the late 50’s but with marginal success. When I was working with organist Herbie Nix at Gert’s Lounge in Philly around the mid 1980’s, one night he casually mentioned that Sam could start a ballad with a very noisy roomful of people, and soon you could hear a pin drop in the room. Not sure where this occurred, but I know Herbie played opposite Wild Bill Davis at Club Harlem in A C so it may have been there.
Yes that’s right- kind of an Ab concert blues with another section. The pdf is in our free Locker from our blog: saxschoolonline.com/articles/great-blues-saxophone-players-sam-the-man-taylor/
Grab the PDF transcription here: saxschoolonline.com/articles/great-blues-saxophone-players-sam-the-man-taylor/
Nigel and Dean, you where absolutely right. Nobody has ever mentioned to me the name - Sam 'The Man' Taylor... After your video I ended up researching and buying a compilation of his works. I've always liked and still consider Paul Desmond and Stan Getz my personal favourites but... I can't stop now listening to Sam Taylor and I am truly amazed by the dynamics, articulation and expressivness. He basically talks through the horn. In my opinion, he laid down the ground for loads of other sax players and for sure for myself...
I can't thank you enough for opening my eyes on this great instrumentalist!
He really does "talk" through the horn... complete master!
Fantastic playing ....... Respect Sir.
Sam the Man's style is also deeply rooted in country blues, after all he was born and bred in Tennessee, not far from Nashville. Just listen to High Winds for a blazing example of how he used that influence to create originality - dynamite!
Hi Dean, I love hearing you play and enjoy your feedback during our Sax School sessions. Looking forward to digging into Sam Taylor and his albums. Great video and thank you for sharing.
Dean you are a more than Fair player yourself. I do hope you get more recognition than poor Sam The Man. I first came across your playing on youtube searching for tips on the stratospheric gliss.....which i still can`t do but you waltz thro it. So very happy you are lending your considerable skills to our school, thank you sir and more power to your horn
Great Dean. Never hear of Sam Taylor. Now I will listen to his work.
Nice! My dad played sax like that in the ‘50s and he turned me on to Sam the Man as a kid and listened to some records. His version of Harlem Nocturne was great. I was way more into the R&B sax sound and didn’t get into Bebop until college.
Nice work. I really enjoyed this video.
Great to give credits to an underrated saxplayer from the past! But calling this a “lesson” is far overstated. It is more about your admiration than about HOW to get that sound on the saxophone. THAT would be a true lesson.
Thanks for a great Video Dean. Very inspirational and informative. I had not heard of Sam Taylor. Sad he never got the recognition for such iconic playing. Off to listen to Rockin at the Hop!
Great playing.
Hi Dean. Thanks for the info. I used to try to find records by Sam the Man Taylor after hearing ‘Slow Walk’ in the late 50’s but with marginal success. When I was working with organist Herbie Nix at Gert’s Lounge in Philly around the mid 1980’s, one night he casually mentioned that Sam could start a ballad with a very noisy roomful of people, and soon you could hear a pin drop in the room. Not sure where this occurred, but I know Herbie played opposite Wild Bill Davis at Club Harlem in A C so it may have been there.
Great stuff Dean. Really enjoyed that solo and you playing on with it, a true pro. Looking forward to working with you soon. Take care Paul
Bad ass ! Thank you
Sweet.
dean well done
Hello, great video !! I couldn't find the chords of the song, is it a Blues in C for Tenor sax ?
Basically a blues in Ab Concert (Bb for tenor), with other bits.
Yes that’s right- kind of an Ab concert blues with another section. The pdf is in our free Locker from our blog: saxschoolonline.com/articles/great-blues-saxophone-players-sam-the-man-taylor/
never expected too much talk, hoping to hear you play some blues.
Why is it that the best horn players were named Louis or Sam? Butera, my personal fav. Prayers from the States. Stay safe all.
My favorite track all Sam butera) Sorry for my english.
Sam Butera is another true blues legend.
Lot's of love for the great Sam Butera!
Mine to! Prima groups were always stacked.