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"Taylor’s latest album, Last Boat Home, features a new single “Melba” which also kicks off the collection of ten solid jazz style tunes, all of which bring something compelling to the table. “Melba” wastes no time establishing the entire listening sensation of the album, which is followed by a varied assortment of other songs to write home about. It’s amazing how the mix of genres on the Last Boat Home album start to unfold at this point."

-Garth Thomas

"His latest release, Last Boat Home, showcases exactly why Taylor continues to be regarded as one of the most versatile voices in contemporary instrumental music. Backed by an accomplished ensemble featuring Jeff Franzel, Ray Marchica, and Paul Adamy, Taylor delivers ten compositions that blend jazz, blues, Americana, and subtle world music influences into a cohesive and rewarding listening experience."

-Chadwick Easton

"Coming back to this track Melba. This is a cozy, deeply felt instrumental tune. It features Joe’s signature, clean guitar work paired perfectly with beautiful piano backing. The track doesn’t need any lyrics to tell its story. It relies entirely on a warm, rolling melody that feels like a comfortable Sunday morning. I love how sweet the track feels, it’s a celebration of the unsung heroes of music: the listeners. He crafted a tune that captures the pure warmth, kindness, and dedication of a woman who always showed up for the band."

"Joe Taylor put his heart into this track and it shows in every note. Making the track instrumental was a genius move and it draws the listeners in more intimately to the track. You will find yourself thinking about your own life and those that matter most to you. To this point, I recommend listening to this song and not doing anything else. Sit back, relax, and let the notes wash over you."

-Scott Taylor