Kiss and Tell: The Autobiography of a Travelling Musician

Called by Chet Atkins "one of the greatest and most impressive guitarists in the world today," Martin Taylor has amazed and delighted audiences the world over since his first public performance in a shop window at the age of eight. Entirely self-taught, he picked up his first guitar at four and at 16 was playing alongside Count Basie on the QE2. In Kiss and Tell, Taylor tells his fascinating life story, from the early days playing village dances in his father's jazz band to his decade-long partnership with legendary violinist Stephane Grappelli to his acclaimed and award-winning later work, both solo and with a diverse group of artists including Peggy Lee, Michel Legrand, Nelson Riddle, and David Grisman. Moving, funny, and insightful, the book takes readers on an engaging road trip through the world of modern jazz.