Thomas Taylor

Thomas was a toddler when he began using pots, pans, suitcases, and shoe boxes as drums. This was long before understanding the power of rhythm and the ability to touch peoples souls. The importance of using Vic Firths sticks for œCymbal Playing, making people dance, transporting the listener to a new realm is the core of Thomas musical approach. Thomas spends most of his time teaching in the university setting, sharing his passion of classic Jazz and the importance of swing to his students. He has worked with Percy Heath, Tom Browne, Fred Wesley, Jamey Aebersold, Branford Marsalis, Brandon Lee, and many others throughout his 30+ years of making music behind the drum set.