PO Box 1676
Mukilteo WA 98275-7876
info@fredtaylormusic.com

Welcome to Fred Taylor Music and Ivy House Studios
Studio: 425-263-9046
West Coast Cell: 425-418-7764
East Coast Cell: 917-670-3254

Please Note:Currently, all of my audio and video programming can be found on the Links page.

Latest News

"Lifting The Light" Gets First Review!

Since its release on March 1, the first CD by the Essex Improviser's Collective is starting to get notice from the press.
Click here to see the first of what will surely be many reviews of this outstanding recording.
"Lifting The Light" is now available online at CDBaby and through mail order.
Click the link below the picture for a preview.

The Essex Improviser's Collective

Fred Taylor

Excerpts from Piece 7 and Piece 5
LTL Preview

Gary Lee Rollins Debut CD Nears Completion!

Many people are aware of the guitar genius of Gary Rollins, from his work around Seattle for many years, and most recently
from his critically-acclaimed work on the 2006 CD 'Processional' with Fred Taylor and Inquest. However, most are not familiar
with Gary's vocal and songwriting talents. Gary and longtime friend and musical associate Fred Taylor have been crafting a beautiful
debut collection of songs performed by Gary on all vocals, guitars, and most bass guitar tracks and Fred on drums and percussion;
augmented by guest artists James Clark on electric and upright bass, Bob Ackerman on flute, and Adrian Van Batenburg on drums and djembe.

Here are four of the completed tracks from the as-yet-unnamed project; we hope that you enjoy them and be looking for news on the
release of the full Gary Lee Rollins CD and the new, second CD by Fred Taylor and Inquest.
Gary Lee Rollins

Pat Priestly

Personnel on all tracks: Gary Lee Rollins: six-and-twelve-string guitars, bass guitar, all vocals; Fred Taylor: drums and percussion.
Produced by Fred Taylor and Gary Rollins. Engineered by Evan Kolpack; Mastered by Rick Fisher. Recorded at M.O.B. Studios, Seattle WA

And If I Ever; written by James Harris III and Terry Lewis
And If I Ever		First Passage; written by Gary L. Rollins
First Passage		Look At Me; written by Gary L. Rollins and Greg Zimmerman
Look At Me		To Live Without; written by Gary L. Rollins
To Live Without

Newly Upgraded Studio Open For Business

Ivy House Studios has had a major upgrade with the addition of the Mackie 32x8 board. This gives us 24 analog inputs from the studio and booth, in addition to digital and MIDI inputs.
We have also added Cubase and Pro Tools to our growing list of software environments. Ivy House also works in video production and uses Final Cut Pro as a standard editing system.
Call or e-mail for information.

The Ivy House control room

Fred Taylor

Fred Seeking Recording Projects!

Although known primarily for his jazz work, Fred has more than forty years' professional experience in all popular styles,
theater, and orchestral performance. Here's a very recent pop studio session for Gary Lee Rollins's new CD project: New Video!
He is currently seeking recording projects from those discerning artists who want the ultimate in musicianship and drumming skill.
A large variety of the finest vintage and modern drums is available, in addition to the best in Roland electronic kits. A fully-equipped
studio is located near Seattle, and currently runs Logic Studio, Pro Tools, and Cubase. It is equipped with full digital communication facilities
for complete flexibility. Please call 917-670-3254 or 425-418-7764 for more information.

In The Studio

Fred Taylor

New Videos!

Check out our Youtube page -
We've added lots of new footage - studio drum routines and live performances, including current and old clips from both coasts.

Project Progress!

Tracking, mixing and design continue for our current projects, including:
the second Fred Taylor Trio Live at Cecil's album; the Gary Lee Rollins album and the second Inquest album.

Fred On Facebook!

Fred has finally been coaxed onto Facebook. You can keep up with his travels, plus see
special pictures and read news, right here: Fred on Facebook

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