 Art Taylor in a 1963 advertisement for Gretsch Image by Gretsch, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Tiny GrimesArt Taylor Art Taylor American drummer For the American writer, see Art Taylor (writer). Arthur S. Taylor Jr. (April 6, 1929 – February 6, 1995) was an American jazz drummer,[1] who "helped define the sound of modern jazz drumming".[2] Quick facts Background information, Born ... Art Taylor Taylor in a 1963 advertisement for Gretsch Background information Born Arthur S. Taylor Jr. (1929-04-06)April 6, 1929 New York City, US Died February 6, 1995(1995-02-06) (aged 65) Manhattan, New York City, US Genres Jazz Occupations Musician, composer Instrument Drums Close Early life Born in New York, United States, Taylor grew up in the Sugar Hill section of Harlem. He was often nicknamed A.T. or Mr. Cool with those who knew him well.[3] Career… (Source: Wikipedia)
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