Welcome to the Official Website of Jazz Pianist, Composer,
Broadcaster, Educator and Advocate,
Dr. Billy Taylor
Billy will be the honored guest at NYC"s Gracie Mansion on Tuesday, July 7 for a celebration of the
45th Anniversary of Jazzmobile. After the reception, hosted by Mayor Michael Blumberg, a free concert
at Carl Schurz Park will feature winard Harper's Sextet and Dion Parsons 21st Century Band.
For more info, please call (212) 788-2569
VocalEssence and Billy celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a performance of Billy's Peaceful Warrior,
a three-movement work inspired by the words of Dr. King. Read the Minneapolis Post article.
Click on player below to listen to Billy's interview with Minnesota Public Radio.
New Video: Billy plays his composition, His Name Was Martin, inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King and
featuring bassist Chip Jackson and drummer Steve Johns.