Billy Taylor's Big Four - Well Taylor ed

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Review by Clara Oroz

Album Review: Well Taylor-ed by Billy Taylor's Big Four If you’re a fan of jazz with some serious bop swagger, Billy Taylor's Big Four delivers the goods on their album Well Taylor-ed. Released under Peni Records and brewed in the heart of the US jazz scene, this record is like a well-tailored suit—sharp, stylish, and made to fit just right. It’s not trying too hard, but it doesn’t need to. The vibe? Pure class with a side of swing. Let’s start with “Mr. B. ‘Bops’,” the kind of track that sneaks up on you. It kicks off with a snappy piano riff courtesy of Billy Taylor himself, and before you know it, the rhythm section locks in like they’ve been jamming together for decades. What sticks with me is how effortlessly cool it feels. There’s no overthinking here—just pure improvisational magic. You can almost picture smoky clubs and nodding heads in the crowd. This one stays in your head long after the needle lifts. Then there’s the title track, “Well Taylor-ed.” Honestly, I didn’t expect much from a song named after the album itself (c’mon, that’s usually a warning sign), but wow, was I wrong. It opens with a bassline so groovy you might find yourself humming it while brushing your teeth. The interplay between the horns and the rhythm section is tight, almost conversational. Like they’re trading stories over coffee, except the coffee is bebop and the stories are fire. It’s playful yet polished, which sums up the whole album pretty well. What makes Well Taylor-ed stand out isn’t just its technical brilliance—it’s the way it feels alive. Every note breathes, every solo sings, and you can tell these guys weren’t just playing music; they were having fun. That’s rare these days, even in the jazz world. Here’s the kicker though—this album makes me wish I could time-travel back to the era when jazz ruled the airwaves. But then again, maybe albums like Well Taylor-ed remind us why those sounds still matter today. So grab a copy, pour yourself something strong, and let Billy Taylor’s Big Four take you on a ride. Just don’t blame me if you end up scatting at work tomorrow.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Mr. B. "Bops"2:50
Well Taylor-ed2:50

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Catalog Numbers

45-1039

Labels

Peni Records

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 7"
  • 45 RPM
  • Single

Companies

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Barcodes

  • Rights Society: BMI
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout, Side A): HRS 1039-A
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout, Side B): HRS 1039-B

About Billy Taylor's Big Four

US jazz quatuor led by the jazz pianist . Do NOT confuse with the led by the jazz bassist .

Members

  • Billy Taylor
  • Denzil Best
  • John Levy
  • Herman Mitchell

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Well Taylor-ed* by Billy Taylor's Big Four is a hidden gem in the jazz world. It’s got that classic bop style, full of energy and sharp rhythms. What makes it special? It was released on Peni Records, a smaller label, back in the day when jazz was evolving fast. Tracks like "Mr. B. 'Bops'" show off Taylor’s skill as both a pianist and composer. Not everyone knows about this album, but it’s a must-listen for jazz fans who love raw, authentic sounds.