Ben Taylor's 'Listening' Due August 14; Stream "World's Are Made of Paper"
Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 12:18PM
Ben Taylor, singer/songwriter and son of iconic tunesmith James Taylor, has announced the August 14 release of his new independently-released studio album Listening. This is Taylor's full-length project since his 2008 album The Legend of Kung Folk (Part 1) and will be followed by an extensive American tour. Songs from Listening will be previewed May 17 with Taylor's first headlining New York show in two years at City Winery.
Ben Taylor - "The World Is Made of Paper" (from the album Listening)
From his official bio:
Ben’s latest effort, Listening, seamlessly merges the sounds and styles of folk, pop, soul, urban, reggae and country/western, running the gamut from sonically spacious acoustic numbers to multi-layered vocals and fresh beats. The honesty of Ben’s music is led by what is often described as his tuneful and expressive voice, the kind of voice that makes its impact with the smallest turn of a whispered phrase.
Ben Taylor's memorable melodies, immaculate acoustic guitar playing and insightful, honest lyrics have been captivating fans since the moment he embarked on this journey ten years ago. Being the son of James Taylor and Carly Simon, music has always played a central role in Ben’s life. His wit and skill as a singer-songwriter showcases an artist who is comfortable in both his own skin and with his impressive musical legacy.
His acclaimed previous releases comprise his debut album 2003’s Famous Among The Barns, 2005’s Another Run Around The Sun, and 2008’s The Legend of Kung Folk, Part 1 (The Killing Bite). Highlights from his previous albums include appearances on Good Morning America, The Tonight Show, The CBS Early Show, Last Call with Carson Daly and Howard Stern. Ben also made his acting debut with a recurring role on NBC’s American Dreams and has appeared in the pages of People Magazine, Vogue and even on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine. His reviews and raves have been steady for over a decade now with more to come. Ben Taylor has previously toured with Sheryl Crow, Blues Traveler and Ziggy Marley among others.
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