Taylor, Billy, Jr.

Bassist. William Anderson Taylor, Jr. born December 31, 1925 in Washington, D.C.; died November 15, 1977 in Washington, D.C.

Son of Billy Taylor, Sr., the Duke Ellington bassist.

Bibliography

Mastrangelo, Joseph P. “Playing Well for a Sick Friend.” Washington Post, November 14, 1977.

West, Hollie I. “Billy Taylor Jr., 51, Dies; Jazz Bass Player Here.” Washington Post, November 17, 1977.

Unicorn Times. “Billy Taylor, 1926-1977,” December 1977.