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The James Taylor Quartet + Kaldera
The
The
James
Taylor, front man and Hammond Daddy of the James
Taylor Quartet, has nearly 20 years experience of the music industry
tucked under his pointy lapel. He
is now as ubiquitous to British soul-funk as the cockerel is to
Cornflakes. JTQ refuse to come
back each time with the same take on things, they shift the boundaries and
offer us a different way of looking at British, Hammond-sliced funky
music. The
Despite
selling a shed load of records throughout the years, the James Taylor
Quartet has never really cut it in the ‘commercial’ market, which
makes their huge success as a live act an even greater achievement. Their energetic performances have won them a hugely loyal following
enabling them to gig to sold out audiences wherever they go. For most lovers of JTQ, it’s the bands ‘underground’ status
that gives extra kudos to being a fan.
Following
their massive success supporting the James Taylor Quartet earlier this
year, Kaldera from Reading have been invited back to warm the crowds for
JTQ for the second time, when they appear at the Agincourt. Fronted by the enormous voice of sexy diva Debbie Howard, their
influences are diverse, their sound eclectic and their groove tighter than
a gnat’s nostrils. The
Kaldera sound is a hybrid of powerful, passionate vocals over soul
grooves, fused with blistering funk beats, more than a handful of jazz,
beaten with hip-hop breaks and garnished with a pinch of rock. Their ability to effortlessly blend so many styles results in a
refreshing vibe that cannot easily be defined.
“Kaldera
create a mix that is quite unlike anything else you may have in mind”
–
“..A
seven-piece outfit with a gorgeous diva upfront, ful
So,
if you have never had the opportunity of seeing JTQ live then don’t miss
out on this chance to catch them right on your doorstep. It will be an experience you won’t forget in a hurry and you’ll
definitely want to do it again.
Tickets
for James Taylor Quartet at the
Hope to you there.