In the story of American music, some careers are defined not by a single genre or moment but by the way they weave across traditions, cultures and eras. Laura Taylor’s path, spanning classical roots, disco success, platinum-record songwriting and a distinguished career in jazz, embodies that journey. Her voice, once heard selling Buicks and beckoning travelers to “Fly the Friendly Skies,” would go on to resonate in recording studios, concert halls and classrooms. It is the story of a woman shaped by music from her earliest breath and who, in turn, has shaped music across decades. > Read More
