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of the page.
Each section, particularly the Audio and Video Files pages, has links to other pages with menus of performances.
These pages have links to return you to the page where they were listed. Group list pages have links to the previous and next pages in the section. All pages have a link that will return you to this Home Page.
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Introducing TONAL VISION - Chattanooga's most interesting new musical experience.
Tonal Vision is a quartet of seasoned and diverse musicians with a unique approach to improvisation.
The group draws on musical sounds from around the globe; from Gaelic and German folk music,
Indian classical music, American folk music,
and everywhere in between.
The musicians in Tonal Vision are: Joseph Ridolfo (strings, woodwinds); Fred Taylor (percussion, bass);
Jerry Wallace (didgeridoo, percussion), and Heath Luallen (handpan, percussion)
Instruments featured in Tonal Vision include stringed instruments like dulcimer, English harp, banjo, and sitar; drums like tabla, bodhran, snare, toms, and cajon; percussion instruments like shakers, bells, singing bowls, and triangles; and the unique sound of the Didgeridoo from Australia.
Visit the Tonal Vision page here: Tonal Vision Page
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Processional CD earns high praise on All About Jazz
The groundbreaking 2006 CD by Fred Taylor and Inquest was recently mentioned by a reviwer on All About Jazz, the NYC-based print and online jazz publication.
While detailing Fred's background, the unknown writer had this to say about the album: "In the early 2000s, Fred and Gary re-created the group Inquest as a quartet and
released the exquisite CD 'Processional', one of the most eclectic and colorful
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Fred and Joe Ridolfo Perform on WUTC-FM in Chattanooga!
On May 11, 2023, Fred and Joe, who have been playing together for nearly a year,
performed on Richard Winham's "Live at the Library" show
on the Universty
of Tennessee-Chattanooga's popular public radio station. Hear it here. |
Tonal Vision Performs on WUTC-FM in Chattanooga!
On March 16, 2024, Tonal Vision performed on Richard Winham's "Live at the Library" show
on the Universty
of Tennessee-Chattanooga's popular public radio station. Hear tracks from the show at here. |
May 15th, 2022 was the 40th anniversary of "Court of Circe", Fred's first album as a leader. Regarded as a 'lost fusion masterpiece',
this wonderful record is still available in a limited number of pristine original vinyls and also in a CD version. Order your copy today!
CD Prices:
CCR-J-1 Fred Taylor-Court of Circe LP $35.00 + $10.00 postage and handling
CCD-FT-1 Fred Taylor-Court of Circe CD $10.00
CCR-FT-2 Fred Taylor and Inquest-Processional CD $10.00
CCR-FT-3 Fred Taylor Trio-Circling CD $10.00
CCR-FT-4_1 Fred Taylor Trio-Live at Cecil's Volume 1 (CD and DVD $12.50
CCR-EIC-1 Essex Improvier's Collective-Lifting The Light 2-CD set $12.50
CCR-SP-1 Steve Pidgeon Band-Then Came The Blues CD $10.00
CCR-ISC-1 Gary Stroutsos and Gary Rollins-In Stone Circles CD $10.00
CCR-GLR-1 Gary Lee Rollins-Love View CD $10.00
CCR-WA-1 Will Ayers-Scratchin' The Surface CD $10.00
Please add $5.00 postage and handling for each CD item; send desired item(s) title(s), payment with shipping address to:
- PayPal: fredt@fredtaylormusic.com; or
- Mail: Fred Taylor Music - PO Box 124 - Trenton, GA 30752
For mail orders please send check or money order. |
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The musicians on Court of Circe
Standing- l-r: Robert Shangrow (bass), Craig Lawrence (reeds), Mike Edwards (sax),
engineer John Nelson, Steve Allen (bass) Larry Turner (bass), Craig Schroeder (trumpet),
Dick Cady (piano), Julian Catford (guitar), Brian Chambers (guitar), Janice Lakers (vocal):
Seated - l-r: Andy Carr (piano), Fred Taylor (drums, percussion) |
WTS Artist Fred presents the fantastic Welch Tuning Systems cable-tuned drums!
A half-hour exposition on why the Welch Tuning Systems drum is the greatest ever designed.
Welch Demo Video Part 1
Fred's presentation on the Welch Tuning System Drums - Part 1.
Welch Demo Video Part 2
Fred's presentation on the Welch Tuning System Drums - Part 2.
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Hand Drum Videos!
Fred's been doing more and more world hand drums lately, including the bodhran and udu. Here's a demonstration of the Udu African clay drum "Udu Demo"
Latin Percussion has joined with percussion masters Frank Giorgini and Jamey Haddad to create these special Udus. Here is an improvised duet
with the LP Udu Utar and the LP Udu Hadgini "Udu Utar and Udu Hadgini duet"
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Recording Projects
The audio/video record of the 2nd Fred Taylor Trio gig at Cecil's Jazz Club, which occurred on January 30, 2010, is in production for digital release. Also, the second album by Fred Taylor and Inquest is in final mix, and the Fred Taylor Quartet recordings featuring Gary Lee Rollins are also in final mix. All for digital release soon!
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New Studio In Production!
The new Rising Fawn Recording Studios is working! The old Ivy House facility has been moved to Georgia and was situated in the new space in 2018.
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Rising Fawn Studio Blueprint
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 In The Studio |
Fred Seeking Recording Projects!
Although known primarily for his jazz work, Fred has more than fifty years of professional experience in all popular styles,
theater, and orchestral performance. Here's a pop studio session for Gary Lee Rollins's 'Love View' CD from 2014:
Studio Video!
He is currently seeking recording projects from those discerning artists who want the ultimate in musicianship and drumming skill.
A large variety of the finest vintage and modern drums is available, in addition to the best in Roland electronic kits.His fully-equipped
studio is up and running near Chattanooga, TN, and features Pro Tools, Cubase, and Logic Studio. It is equipped with full digital communication facilities
for complete flexibility.
Please call 706-398-0007 for more information. |