Matthew Skoller Chicago Wind with Precious Taylor
Matthew Skoller Chicago Wind with Precious Taylor
Matthew Skoller, a revered harmonica maestro and Blues luminary of Chicago, boasts a remarkable 36-year journey performing at the city's top-tier venues and touring globally with his tightly-knit ensembles. Rooted in the legacy of Chicago blues icons, Skoller's style fuses tradition with a contemporary edge. His songs delve into the modern challenges of technology, information, and upheaval, while his fervent performances blend soulful harmonica, vocals, original songwriting, and exceptional production skills. With five self-produced, lauded albums, Skoller stands as a testament to Chicago's blues heritage while crafting a unique narrative for today's audience.
Precious Jewel Taylor
At age eight, Precious began performing with her brothers in the band "TNT". By eleven, she did shows and recordings, and appeared in local plays. She studied Opera and Theatre, and Jazz, Ballet, and Modern Dance at The Chicago Conservatory of Music. Precious toured Europe and Asia and acted in several shows including "Forgotten Pearls", "The Dinah Washington Story", and "The Blues Brothers Revival" as Sister Callie.