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JONATHAN TAYLOR: THE GLOBAL VIRTUOSO

From the sun-drenched shores of California emerges JONATHAN TAYLOR, a musical force whose life is as rich and intricate as the melodies he masterfully coaxes from the guitar. A native son of the Golden State, Mr. Taylor was not just a performer, but a diplomatic representative for the United States, traveling the globe as an American Cultural Specialist in South America and the Caribbean, sponsored by the prestigious National Endowment for the Arts (Arts America program). His electrifying, sold-out concerts have graced the presence of world luminaries, including UN delegates, American Ambassadors, and foreign heads of State, solidifying his status on the international stage.

Taylor's journey to virtuosity is a tale of unparalleled dedication. During the transformative decades of the 1970s and 80s, he secured a full Presidential scholarship to study music at Chapman University and later commanded the music department at the Newport Institute of the Arts. His formative years were spent under the private tutelage of legends: a long-time student at the home of the great maestro Pepe Romero, and a protégé of Frederick Noad, whose PBS series was a staple of American life, and who authored the classic "Solo Guitar Playing." Noad, a founding member of the Guitar Foundation of America, saw Taylor's destiny clearly, declaring in 1981: "Jonathan Taylor has the will and ability to become a major musical figure." This promise was echoed by the great American Virtuoso Christopher Parkening after a 1979 Master Class, hailing him as "An Exceptional young guitarist."

Mr. Taylor’s long and distinguished career is defined by his virtuosity, unique transcriptions, and a profound commitment to materially adding to the guitar's repertoire. For years, he performed extensively, captivating audiences across Europe, North and South America, and Asia. A true pioneer, Taylor recognized the dawn of the digital age, becoming one of the first artists to record digitally in the early 1990s. This foresight led to the creation of a staggering catalog of over 300 Tracks—a body of work that has few, if any, equals, surpassing even the recorded material of The Beatles.

His extraordinary music is now streaming Worldwide on every major platform, including ITunes, Spotify, Pandora, Amazon Music, Sirius, and IHeart Radio. To find this musical titan, simply Google: Jonathan Taylor Beautiful World.

When the global tours pause, this master of the strings returns to the Californian haven of Huntington Beach, the constant epicenter of a life lived on the epic stage. JONATHAN TAYLOR is more than a musician; he is an artistic diplomat, a groundbreaking visionary, and a living legend of the classical guitar.