Trumpeter Curtis Taylor

Award-winning trumpeter, composer, recording artist and educator Curtis Taylor has performed on stages around the world, from the Kennedy Center and Apollo Theater to major international jazz festivals. His collaborations include Billy Childs, James Carter, Patrice Rushen, Cyrus Chestnut and Gregory Porter, with Taylor contributing to Porter’s Grammy-winning album Liquid Spirit. A compelling bandleader as well as sideman, Taylor combines modern jazz sophistication with lyrical trumpet playing and a powerful connection to the tradition