User:Derricktaylor

Derrick Taylor is a London based Bass Guitarist/Producer born 25/07/1963. He was playing in church from the age of nine. Lived in Jamaica 1974 - 1980 where he studied at the Jamaica School Of Music under Jazz giant Melba Liston. Joined CBS signing, Roachford in 1988. Recording and touring for the next ten years. In 1999 he played bass on Gabrielle's Rise album, then spent the next ten years Recording and touring with Gabrielle. In 2003 - 2004 Derrick had a featured role as a bass player in the theatre production of 'Blues In The Night', at The West Yorkshire Playhouse. In 2004 Derrick played bass on Steve Howe's Elements album, then went o a UK, European tour to promote the album. Derrick has been a session bassist for artists such as; Bryan Ferry, All Saints, The Reelists, Yusuf Islam (formerly known as Cat Stevens), Bob Andy and many more.

In 2005 Derrick formed his own Production Company 'Purple Lion Entertainment'. His first major production was the album 'Acholi Rennaissance' by Ugandan artist Dr Abe. This was a real fusion of Ugandan melodies with Pop, Hip Hop and Reggae influences. In 2007 PLE produced the album 'About To Blow' for new rising star 'Soloman'(son of Drummie Zeb from Aswad).