Taylor, Creed

Taylor, Creed (13 May 1929–) Born in White Gate, Virginia, Taylor was one of the most important jazz producers of the 1970s, creating a jazz-rock-pop fusion that was very popular. He attended Duke University where he studied psychology, while leading a dance band (the Five Dukes) on the side playing for parties and at resorts. A talented trumpeter, Taylor continued to work in jazz and dance bands after graduation. In 1954 he joined a small jazz label, Bethlehem, as their A&R chief, and two…