Taylor, Evan
MBF Entertainment, 2026, CD
Instrument: Trumpet
Issue: 32.3
Jazz Ruler Type: Pop+Jazz
Performance: 4
Sound: 3
Score: 79
O’s Notes: Trumpeter Evan Taylor serves up a smooth jazz delight on Exactly This, sprinkled with several guest artists. Taylor stands tall as well displaying his prowess across the session. He is a Michigan product beginning in the church before studying at Michigan State and receiving a Masters from University of Utah. Outside of academia, he’s bringing it to the stage now in full force. Highlights are the danceable “Shift” featuring Richard Elliott (sax), “Scarlett Flow”, “Skate On” with Dave Koz (sax), “Turn It Up”, and “Swerve” featuring Phil Denny (sax).
Publicist: Great Scott
