Background
Taylor, Luis Earl was born on June 19, 1929 in Louisville.
Taylor, Luis Earl was born on June 19, 1929 in Louisville.
Drummer with Lionel Hampton, Gene Ammons, Sonny Stitts, Johny Griffin, King Kolax, Chicago, Coleman Hawkins, Wild Bill Davis, Roy Eldrige, Grant Green, George Coleman, New York City, Carl Ellis, Louisville, Johnny Lytel, 1952-1970. House drummer Just Jazz Club, Louisville, 1987. Performer with various entertainers including Bobby Shew, James Williams, Harry Pickins, Atila Zalla, Eddie Vinson, Jimmy Rainey, Dan Bradon, Michell Hendricks, Cal Collins, 1989-1990, Ann Chamberlin, Joshua Breakstone.
Performer Luis Taylor Jazz Ensemble, Lincoln Foundation Jazz Festival. Guest drummer University Louisville Jazz Band.
Member Elks, Masons.
Son of Chester Eugene and Katie Mae (Fields) T. Divorced; children: Sharnese, Michael, Luis, Kimberly.