Composer/bandleader Mark Taylor has been commissioned to compose for theatre, dance, and the concert stage. One of the few performers to successfully integrate the notoriously difficult French Horn into the landscape of jazz and improvised music, Taylor’s broad musical background includes performing, composing and arranging. In addition to leading his own ensembles and releasing four CDs of all original material, Mark has also performed and recorded with an array of modern jazz giants including: Max Roach, Henry Threadgill, Muhal Richard Abrams and Anthony Braxton. Works include music for symphony orchestra, chamber ensembles, jazz ensembles, film, TV and animation.