bonne année!
December 31, 2019 Published by James Taylor Comments Off on bonne année!
Just for fun, here's James performing "Chanson Française" (from the 1979 album, Flag) live!
See you next year!
December 31, 2019 Published by James Taylor Comments Off on bonne année!
Just for fun, here's James performing "Chanson Française" (from the 1979 album, Flag) live!
See you next year!
December 24, 2019 Published by James Taylor Comments Off on Happy Holidays!
James dives into his grade school art portfolio to help wish you and yours a Happy Holiday.
"Xmas Day" by James (aged 5)
December 19, 2019 Published by James Taylor Comments Off on Tis’ The Season
Click below to hear James’s arrangement of traditional holiday carol, "God Rest You Merry Gentlemen", then watch in slow motion as he shows us how it's done!
December 13, 2019 Published by James Taylor Comments Off on Rainforest Fund 30th Annual Gala Photos!
James was in New York City this week to take part in We'll Be Together, the Rainforest Fund's 30th annual benefit concert, MC'd by Robert Downey Jr, produced by Trudie Styler, and featuring an incredible lineup that included Sting, Bruce Springsteen, Shaggy, John Mellencamp, the Eurythmics and more!
Click the image below to see some candid behind-the-scenes photos from rehearsals and backstage at the show!
James and Chip Johnson at Beacon Theatre, 12/9/19. Photo: Ellyn Kusmin
December 2, 2019 Published by James Taylor Comments Off on ROLLINGSTONE.COM — ‘Handy Man’: 5 Practical Lessons We Learned From James Taylor’s Twitter
By ANGIE MARTOCCIO James Taylor told us he was a “handy man” way back when, but his Twitter is the ultimate reminder. His “Handy Man” fix-it posts are rife with important lessons and tricks. Although the singer-songwriter uses the account...
December 2, 2019 Published by James Taylor Comments Off on 2020: FENWAY+CANADA Coast-to-Coast!
James announced today his first 2020 touring plans: Fenway Park on June 21, 2020 with guest artist, Brandi Carlile, and featuring Shawn Colvin; plus a Coast-to-Coast Canadian tour with Bonnie Raitt beginning in Victoria, BC on April 14, 2020.
Every ticket will include a CD or digital download of James's new album releasing on Fantasy Records in early 2020!
Stay tuned: James's 2020 U.S. tour will be announced early next year!
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November 28, 2019 Published by James Taylor Comments Off on Happy Thanksgiving!
Pecan pie is an important part of every Taylor-family Thanksgiving! Below is James's favorite recipe, adapted from the classic Joy Of Cooking. Save us a slice!
James's Favorite Pecan Pie
Made with white sugar and light corn syrup for mild, sweet, buttery flavor. For a dark pecan pie with a caramel-like taste, substitute light or dark brown sugar and/or dark corn syrup.
November 22, 2019 Published by James Taylor Comments Off on AMERICANSONGWRITER.COM — James Taylor’s Audible Original Memoir Announced
Audible Inc., the world’s largest producer and provider of spoken-word entertainment and audiobooks, today announced that legendary GRAMMY Award winning singer-songwriter James Taylor will create Break Shot, a deeply personal and authentic audio-only memoir, for Audible. This one-of-a-kind music and...
November 21, 2019 Published by James Taylor Comments Off on USA TODAY: Exclusive: James Taylor announces audio memoir ‘Break Shot’ on Audible in early 2020
By Barbara VanDenburgh James Taylor has been telling his story through song for decades. Now, the celebrated singer-songwriter is trying something a little bit different. Audible has announced Taylor’s upcoming Audible Original project, “Break Shot.” A deeply personal audio-only memoir,...
November 21, 2019 Published by James Taylor Comments Off on Announcing: Break Shot
USA Today revealed this morning that James has partnered with Audible Inc. to create Break Shot, a one-of-a-kind music and storytelling experience due for release as an Audible Original in early 2020. Break Shot is James's first-ever spoken-word performance.
Prompted by interviews conducted with music journalist Bill Flanagan at TheBarn, Break Shot is a deeply personal and authentic audio-only memoir featuring personal reflections on James's childhood, family life and the early days of his career. Music and songs will be woven throughout.
From James:
I’ve known Bill Flanagan and admired his writing forever. So I was happy and relieved that he had agreed to help me gather my thoughts and edit this autobiography of my beginnings, the on-ramp to the road I’ve traveled ever since. A pitcher needs a catcher and a funny and intelligent collaborator can make you seem likewise. To the best of my recollection, I never had much of a memory; but here’s how I remember it... Did I say that already?
James has a busy year ahead — in addition to Break Shot, he is putting the finishing touches on a new album to be released on Fantasy Records in early 2020. Exciting tour news also coming soon!
photo: Ellyn Kusmin