Martin Taylor & Ulf Wakenius - Legacy

Two of the greatest jazz guitarists in the world, Martin Taylor & Ulf Wakenius, have joined forces for an unforgettable live show. They bring with them a unique legacy in European jazz from years of touring and recording with Stephane Grappelli and Oscar Peterson. Martin Taylor worked with Stephane Grappelli for 11-years, filling the guitar chair for Django Reinhardt while Ulf Wakenius worked with Oscar Peterson for 10-years, filling the guitar chair for Joe Pass, Herb Ellis and Barney Kessel. In addition to that Taylor and Wakenius have also collaborated with greats including Pat Metheny, Herbie Hancock, Jeff Beck, George Harrison, Mike Brecker, Jamie Cullum, Ray Brown and Michel Legrand to name just a few.

Pat Metheny, On Martin Taylor
"Martin Taylor is one the most awesome solo guitars players in the history of the instrument!"

Jeff Beck, On Martin Taylor
"He out-shred´s all of us put together… I´ve never seen anything like it."

Oscar Peterson, On Ulf Wakenius
"Ulf Wakenius is one of the greatest guitar players in the world today!"

John McLaughlin, On Ulf Wakenius
"He plays the guitar like he was born with it already in his hands"

[dracumelenios]

Gee i didn't know Ulf played with Peterson! well you watch and you learn. Thanks Martin for putting out all this amazing music through the years, we met 20 years ago after a solo show at a London church (can't remember which) and you were the nicest guy ever.

[globalonemusic]

Terrific, as always. :). What brand guitar is Ulf playing ? Thanks. Antoine

[FinnJackiePedersen]

Dear Martin and Ulf - I don't know if you'll be reading this, but last night I night I went to a blues gig and I was reminded of a joke Martin once told about a jazz guitarist and a folk guitarist discussing guitar technique. If I remember correctly, it went like this: Martin: "why don't you folk guitarists never venture up to the dusty end of the fretboard?" The folk guitarist (with his left hand near the nut and playing a few cowboy chords): "You know, Martin, this is where the money is". The version I heard yesterday goes like: A blues guitarist is a guy who knows three chords which he plays to an audience of 300 people, and a jazz guitarist is a guy who knows 300 chords which he plays to an audience of 3.

[punditX]

Super fine playing! But it's just a teaser and I want more! When's the record coming out?

[FinnJackiePedersen]

One guitar good, two guitars better - especially when played by Martin and Ulf😀

[Cudotube]

What's the name of the tune they play?