Sam 'The Man' Taylor • It's A Blue World [1963]

Decca Records DL4417

Sam 'The Man' Taylor • Misty Mood [1962]

Decca ‎Records DL 74302

Sam 'The Man' Taylor Mist of The Orient [1962]

MGM Records E 4066 

"The true cognoscenti long ago recognized Taylor's big tone, his style with a ballad and his general mastery of the tenor sax.

Taylor's newest album, recorded in Japan, is a valid measure of his fine talent.  The repertoire is made up of carefully chosen ballads for the most part, including several interesting Japanese compositions.  The mood is haunting and melodic, satisfying and soulful; and Taylor's technique is relaxed and fluid.

A chief element of this recorded production is taste.  On these performances, Sam's taste is impeccable and manifests itself not only in the tenor passages but also in the orchestral accompaniment - which is unobtrusive yet makes excellent use of organ, guitar, and strings." [Excerpt liner notes by Paul Ackerman]