James "J.T." Taylor

Born: Aug 16, 1953 in Morristown, NJ

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Genre: R&B, Rap, Pop/Rock, Jazz, Other

Biography: The lead singer for Kool & the Gang from 1979 to 1988, James "J.T." Taylor presided over the group's commercial -- if not artistic -- peak of the early to mid-'80s, later moving on to a solo career. Born August 16, 1953, Taylor joined Kool & the Gang at a point when the pioneering funk band was beginning ...Read full biography

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Feel the Need

Released: 1991

Label: Universal Distribution

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This ex-Kool & the Gang singer moves out. ~ Ron Wynn, Rovi ...Read full review

Master of the Game

Released: 1989

Label: MCA

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Former Kool & the Gang frontman James "J.T." Taylor's solo debut is a slick, tight set crammed with snappy up-tempo R&B grooves. Even out of a funk context, his voice is unmistakable, blending just as ...Read full review

More James "J.T." Taylor albums: Main Albums (4), Compilations (2), Singles & EPs (10)

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