Album Notes

Jonathan Taylor is the Great Grandson of soprano singer and early recording pioneer Rebecca Johnson (nee Reece), Grandson of Ivy (nee Johnson) Usher (a play anything by ear Pianist) and a Cousin of Robert (Bob) Johnson - Steeleye Span. My first band ‘Peach’ 'he says, (Abergavenny) worked without drums but added Saxophone for depth.' ‘Up here (Halifax), I formed the original line up of ‘Waving Not Drowning’ with Anna (got some good press and released an independent 12") and afterwards formed ‘The Atom Arc Landslide’ with David. Then John and I, as ‘Cali’, worked on some traditional South American stuff too.’ He now travels and works solo. 'It's so much easier' he laughs! Jonathan has three 'Solo albums' under his belt and a third 'live album' which he guarantees is overdub free! He has appeared on both Independent Television and BBC Radio. His youth-work CV has included work with Toyah Wilcox (Courtesy of BBC Manchester.)

What have people said so far?

'I bet lots of people say that but you've got an amazing voice, really intense - wow!' AND 'your music is inspired,' it was "simple and sincere - Fresh magic in a choking, dusty world"

Audience feedback - Cowling House Concerts


'Jonathan is a thoughtful and intelligent lyric writer and a superb musician. His voice ranges from Cat Stevenesque right through to smoky blues.'

Richard Hollis. The Unofficial Steeleye Span Website

'Jonathan who has real talent has identified the crimes that are committed in our name. The songs are beautiful and the cause a worthy one'

Tony Benn. British Politician, Author & Anti-War Activist.

'Visited your website, downloaded the album (Debut - The Collection) and liked what I heard very much. I've put a little plug for it onto The Folk Corporation's forum.'

Barry http://www.talkawhile.co.uk/'

'Jonathan comes from a very talented family and talented he is!'

The Country Star Page

'He has a fabulous voice, really rich and resonant and full of emotion, very distinctive.'

State Of Undress.

'You sound like the UK Vissotzky - accentuating on messages and lyrics, not only the music which is good.'

Kiril Zdravkov. Manager Cosmic Voices