Mike Taylor Quartet - Mandala

2021 release

'...the point here is the music of a fine group, captured in full and free flight.' Richard Williams - The Blue Moment 04/2021

'Mandala is a gripping fly-on-the-wall glimpse of a work in progress that could have gone a long way further.' John Fordham - Jazzwise Magazine 08/2021

Recorded live by Jon Hiseman on Friday, 8th January 1965 at the Studio Club, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend.

Previously unheard. These are the only known live recordings of the Quartet.

Mike Taylor – piano
Dave Tomlin – soprano sax
Tony Reeves – bass
Jon Hiseman – drums

Front cover image by Mike Taylor, kind courtesy of the family of Ron Rubin.

From the Jon Hiseman tape archive.

Liner notes by Duncan Heining.

Special thanks to: Ana Gracey and the estate of Jon Hiseman, Tony Reeves, the family of Ron Rubin, Duncan Heining.

Produced by Matt Parker for Jazz In Britain Ltd.