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Melvin Taylor

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Mississippi-born, Chicago-raised blues/jazz guitarist mixing slide, fingerpicking & funk; toured Europe, opened for B.B. King/Santana; Evidence best-seller.

Concert Info

Genre: Jazz Fusion, Rock, Pop, Blues, Jazz, Jazz Blues, Blues Rock, Modern Blues, Electric Blues, classic blues

Join the Melvin Taylor concert in Evanston at Evanston Space on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 7:30 PM. Grab your tickets now!

Overview

Melvin Taylor is one of the greatest guitarists in the history of rock, blues, and jazz. He is often referred to as a guitar players guitarist.

Influences

This self-taught master was influenced by many of history's true guitar pioneers including Albert King, Jimmy Reed, Wes Montgomery, and Jimi Hendrix. He has appeared on the same ticket with Stevie Ray Vaughan, Carlos Santana, George Benson, Buddy Guy, and BB King.

Career and Style

Melvin is a prolific composer, producer and recording artist, in addition to being a seasoned live performer who has entertained audiences around the world with his virtuoso guitar style and breathtaking solos. His love of music shines through as he crosses over many genres mixing fluid jazz, blues, rock and soulful styles that create his unique sound. Melvin continues to thrill and entertain audiences around the globe.