The name "Paul Taylor" is used for (at least) three different artists: (1) Paul Taylor - Jazz Musician Paul Taylor (born April 30, 1960) is an American smooth jazz saxophonist who has released eight albums since his debut On the Horn in 1995. He is signed to Peak Records. Although originally from Denver, Colorado, he is based in Las Vegas, Nevada. He also played as a special guest with the Rippingtons for a short time in 1999 and 2000, after Jeff Kashiwa left the group and before Eric Marienthal joined them. ...show more

The name "Paul Taylor" is used for (at least) three different artists: (1) Paul Taylor - Jazz Musician Paul Taylor (born April 30, 1960) is an American smooth jazz saxophonist who has released eight albums since his debut On the Horn in 1995. He is signed to Peak Records. Although originally from Denver, Colorado, he is based in Las Vegas, Nevada. He also played as a special guest with the Rippingtons for a short time in 1999 and 2000, after Jeff Kashiwa left the group and before Eric Marienthal joined them.

He collaborated with many R&B vocalists such as LaToya London, Regina Belle, and Terry Dexter. Expanding upon the sensuous and romantic smooth jazz vibe that has made him one of the genre's most dynamic saxophonists, Paul Taylor makes his fourth Peak Records release a true Ladies' Choice; creating his most soulful instrumental tracks ever and keeping company with three of today's most acclaimed female R&B vocalists--Regina Belle, La Toya London and Terry Dexter. Capturing all of the soulful grooves, dazzling melodies and seductive magic that have become his trademark, Ladies' Choice perfectly reflects the incredible synergy the charismatic Taylor has had for over a decade with his devoted audience, and takes his music to a whole new urban adult contemporary dimension. The collection is also the sax man's third in a row--after 2003's Steppin' Out and 2005's Nightlife--to feature tracks helmed by veteran R&B/jazz producers Barry Eastmond (Al Jarreau, Regina Belle, Jonathan Butler, Anita Baker) and Rex Rideout (Richard Elliot, Gerald Albright, Boney James, Najee).

The title was inspired by a special moment that happened every night at clubs throughout the country in the 70s. The DJ would stop the music, take the mike and declare the next song to be "Ladies' Choice"--an invitation for the ladies to pick the guys they want to dance with. "When I first got into the studio with Barry at his place in New York, we started completely from scratch and had no idea that the exciting Ladies' Choice idea would emerge," says Taylor. "Generally, he'll have some tracks worked up and I'll start with some melodic ideas and take it from there. ...show less