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Born in Mississippi and raised in Chicago, Melvin Taylor is a blues/jazz guitarist known for eclectic slide and fingerpicking. A longtime European touring draw, he’s released Blues on the Run, Dirty Pool and Bang the Bell, and teamed with Lucky Peterson.

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

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

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. This self taught master was influenced by many of historys 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. 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.