August 30, 2019 Published by James Taylor Comments Off on “Flying Blind” with Sheryl Crow
James joins Sheryl Crow's star-studded lineup on her new album, Threads, which was released today. Click here to buy or stream the album now.
For more on Threads please visit SherylCrow.com.
August 21, 2019 Published by James Taylor Comments Off on Peter Asher on Sweet Baby James
Click below to watch Peter Asher discuss putting together and rehearsing the band for James's 1970 album, Sweet Baby James, the bass parts on "Fire and Rain", the origin of "Suite for 20G" and more in the second of a seven-part series produced to celebrate the release of The Warner Bros. Albums: 1970-1976.
August 14, 2019 Published by James Taylor Comments Off on The perfect ending
After performing all six Bach Cello Suites, Berkshires resident Yo-Yo Ma introduces his surprise guest. #CultureConnectsUs
August 9, 2019 Published by James Taylor Comments Off on Spin Class: One Man Band
Click below to hear James's intro and live recording of "Carolina In My Mind" from the 2007 live album, One Man Band. Craft Records has issued the album on 180-gram vinyl for the first time.
August 8, 2019 Published by James Taylor Comments Off on Save The Children: The Centennial Celebration
On October 2, James will take part in Save The Children's "Centennial Celebration: Once in a Lifetime" gala event at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in LA. Hosted by Jennifer Garner, the night will honor Robert A. Iger, Chairman/CEO of the Walt Disney Company Chairman. The gala will also feature appearances by Oprah Winfrey and the Amani Children's Choir.
Since its inception in 1919, Save The Children has helped improve the lives of more than one billion children worldwide. For more information or to donate, please visit SaveTheChildren.org.
July 31, 2019 Published by James Taylor Comments Off on Surprise! Newport Folk Festival with Sheryl Crow
50 years ago last week, Newport Folk Festival Founder George Wein walked onstage during James's July 20, 1969 concert to announce that men were walking on the moon. Last weekend, James motored by boat with Kim, Henry and Rufus to surprise Sheryl Crow fans with an impromptu appearance.
To see video of James's Newport Folk Festival appearance, visit James's Instagram page, and click the image below to see more photos.
Stay tuned for more information about the August 30 release of Sheryl's new album Threads featuring James and Sheryl singing "Flying Blind".
July 24, 2019 Published by James Taylor Comments Off on Percussionists have the coolest toys!
July 24, 2019 Published by James Taylor Comments Off on 2019 IYRS Newport Gala
Earlier this month, James and band played the 2019 Summer Gala for the IYRS School of Technology & Trades, a private, non-profit school that trains highly skilled craftspeople and technicians for careers in a wide range of industries.
Click the image below to see a gallery of photos from the event!
July 19, 2019 Published by James Taylor Comments Off on The Warner Bros. Albums: 1970-1976 — out today!
The Warner Bros. Albums: 1970–1976, presenting newly remastered versions of the six classic albums James recorded for Warner Bros. in the 1970s, is now available. Click below to see part of a new interview with Peter Asher about his time with James, and stay tuned for the rest of the series!
July 12, 2019 Published by James Taylor Comments Off on Tanglewood 2019!
James and the band kicked off the summer with annual shows at Tanglewood last week. Click below to view photos from both nights!
Photo by Erika Skogg, July 4, 2019, Tanglewood