Paul
Taylor (keys, electronics)
The
Sundowners: Simon Taylor (guitar, voice); Paul Taylor (keys); Dan Pietruszka
(bass guitar);
Jon
Foster (drums); Ivelina Moverderska (voice)
(Review
by Ann Alex/Photos courtesy of Ken Drew.)
A double-header tonight and intriguingly different music. Paul Taylor played
Clavinova, arguably, like it’s never been played before! Music, completely improvised, but with help
from a small electronic device on the top of the instrument. Forget the horrendous mismatched tones of
some electronic music – this was lovely, mellifluous, flowing, sometimes
concerto-like, echoes, bending notes, gentle reverb, musical-box effects,
insistent riffs, some jazzy blue note phrases (did I hear bits of Summertime?). Very relaxing to listen to. Taylor did a good
job, playing continuously throughout the first set. Try to catch Paul at your next opportunity.