Album Notes

Top UK Drummer STEVE TAYLOR leads His "Fiery and Hard Hitting" (Time Out) Big Band in this
“World Class” Live performance worthy of the late-great Buddy Rich himself.

Steve pays tribute to childhood drumming idol Buddy Rich supported by this dynamic Big Band– superbly performing rare classics
West Side Story medley, Good News Suite and Love for Sale –

Steve's goal is to reach a wide audience of music fans.
sharing his dynamic big band sound, much as he was inspired as a child drummer, sitting 10 feet infront of Buddy's Band age 12!

This isn't dinner music..This is a high energy experience.

“Love for Sale……. my favourite Big Band arrangement of all time!” – BBC TV presenter - Michael Parkinson

This concert captures the sheer excitement and quality playing of drummer Steve Taylor and his Big Band.


“Taylor’s energy and enthusiasm is infectious " “Will Blow Your Mind" M.H.Jazz Festival

"If you are new to Drummer Steve Taylor, this DVD will surely imprint his name clearly along side world famous exponents of the Big Band drumming art" - (Jazzwise mag.)

Taylor coasts through some of Buddy Rich’s most challenging music, leaving his unique stamp on Buddy’s trade mark style. This is no tribute act, but a celebration of some electrifying big band music.

The performance also features compositions by Pat Metheny, Bob Mintzer, Gordon Goodwin and Mike Tomaro,

The Band features some of the finest talent in the UK gathered on one stage.
UK Musicians, with outstanding credentials who make regular appearances at London's world famous Ronnie Scott's Club to the National Youth Jazz Orchestra.

Steve attracts his talented personnel from the prestigious Royal Academy & Guildhall Schools of music. featuring Berklee School of Music Grad & rising sax star Vasilis Xenopolous. Former BBC young Jazz Trumpet musician of the year Ed Benstead, plus Scottish Vocalist Josie Frater (Randy Brecker/ the world runners)

“Steve is a highly respected musician and is recognised as one of the most talented drummers in the UK”
Rhythm Magazine

“To Buddy Rich & Beyond” showcases Steve Taylor’s unquestionable skill and commitment to a greater musical art form.

A must have DVD for serious musos and music fans alike. Available now