Taylor E. Ross
Composer and Musician
Performance History TAYLOR E. ROSS |
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1976 & 1977
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Classical piano studies with Kimberly Kabala Interlochen Music Camp, Interlochen, Michigan Classical piano studies with Jane Allen Saint Louis Conservatory, Saint Louis, Missouri |
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1977 - 1981
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Bachelor of Music in Music Theory & Composition University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas Radio announcer KANU (National Public Radio) and KJHK Lawrence, Kansas |
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October 31, 1980
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Musical perfomance of “Ipex 1092" Live instruments and prepared tape Lawrence, Kansas |
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1981 - 1982
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Album Producer and live sound Engineer for Get Smart! “Action/Reaction” a commercially released album LP Fever Records, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
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August 14, 1982
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Musical performance of “AV-EVent” Live instruments and prepared spoken word collage piece Kansas City, Missour |
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Fall 1982
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Recording Engineer for “Get Smart! Live At The Lawrence Opera House”
Fresh Sounds - an independent record label Lawrence Opera House, Lawrence, Kansas Recording Engineer for “William S. Burroughs Reading of “Place Of Dead Roads”
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1982 - 1983
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Composed, produced, recorded and performed songs for Automaton Kansas City, Missouri |
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Summer 1983
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Studied Recording Engineering Hedden West Recording Studios, Chicago, Illinois |
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Fall 1983
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“High Performance (The Original Performance Art Magazine) - The Record “ - Volume 6 Number 3, 1983, Issue 23 Produced, arranged and played on “The Little Girl’s Song (the bomb)” By Bill Harding. This issue of High Performance was a two Long Play Record set of music performed by performance artists from America. |
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1983-1984
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Assistant at Pierce Arrow Recorders, a recording studio Pierce Arrow Recorders, Evanston, Illinois |
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1983-1984
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Musical Collaboration with Performance Artist: Bill Harding (n/k/a Gene Poole) Creator of Grass Suits and Grass Cars; Harding appeared on the television shows: The Tonight Show and Real People. He additionally appeared in the film “True Stories” by David Byrne |
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April 26, 1984
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“A Day In The Life Of Life” by Bill Harding Collaborated in composing, recording and performance in an original theatrical work Seifred Hall, University of Ohio, Athens, Ohio |
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Summer 1984
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Assistant for Joy-Art, a music production company Joy-Art, Chicago, Illinois |
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Fall 1984
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Live Sound Engineer for Get Smart!’s East Coast tour Featured venue: Peppermint Lounge, New York, New York |
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1985 - 1986
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Composed, produced and recorded dance songs for True Colors band Music collaboration with John “J.D.” Davis (former member of Ministry) Chicago, Illinois |
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Summer 1989
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Sound Designer for “The Well of Horniness” - a theatrical play Bailiwick Theater, Chicago, Illinois |
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September 1989
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Produced, composed and recorded sound installation piece “The Window of Vulnerability” MoMing Art Gallery, Chicago, Illinois |
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Fall 1989
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Composed, produced and recorded incidental music for “The Reimer Foundation Safe Sex Spots” - advertisements Produced and directed by Lee A. Newell II The Reimer Foundation, Chicago, Illinois Composed, produced and recorded main title theme for “Inside/Out” Cable access television show Chicago, Illinois |
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September 1990
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Produced, composed and recorded sound installation piece “The Marlboro Man” MoMing Art Gallery, Chicago, Illinois |
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Spring 1991
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Composed, produced and recorded main title and incidental music for Illinois Environmental Protection Agency “Trouble Waters” a state wide public service industrial film Linda Gerber Productions, Chicago, Illinois |
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September 1991
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“Joan Jett Blakk Hosts A Night At Ka-Boom” a variety performance show Solo (Taylor E. Ross) musical performance of “The Marlboro Man” Ka-Boom Nightclub, Chicago, Illinois |
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November 2, 1991
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“Joan Jett Blakk’s Hallo’thang” a variety performance show Premier musical performance by of “Queen of the City” and “Walking In The Rain” Solo musical performance of “Black” Blue Rider Theater, Chicago, Illinois |
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November 13, 1991
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“Meet The Candidate: Joan Jett Blakk” Musical performance of “Queen Of The City” by Joan Jett Blakk Jeffery Pub, Chicago, Illinois |
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December 11, 1991
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“Gurlette and Gurlene Hussey’s Dysfunctional Family Christmas Show” a variety performance show Musical performance by Joan Jett Blakk & Taylor E. Ross of “Blakk Xmas” Club Lower Links, Chicago, Illinois |
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December 20, 1991
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“Joan Jett Blakk’s Soul Sissy Solstice” a variety performance show Musical performance by Joan Jett Blakk & Taylor E. Ross of “Blakk Xmas” and “Queen of The City” The Hot House, Chicago, Illinois |
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February, 1992
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“Spew ‘Zine Conference” a variety performance show Musical performance by Joan Jett Blakk of “The Drag Queen Blues” Los Angeles, California |
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February 17, 1992
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“Séance Of The Stars” hosted by Joan Jett Blakk Musical performance by Joan Jett Blakk of “Drag Queen Blues” and “Boys Keep Swinging” Club Lower Links, Chicago, Illinois |
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May 1992
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Composed, produced and recorded main title for “Read Me A Story” weekly children’s TV series on WGBO - Channel 66 Producers Paul W. Miller & Ginny Weisman Chicago Broadcast Communications, Chicago, Illinois |
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May 15, 1992
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“Circa ‘92 - The New Group of the Museum of Contemporary Art - An Evening Of Performance” Musical performance by Joan Jett Blakk and the Can’t Keep A Secret Service Band Cabaret Metro, Chicago, Illinois |
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June, 1992
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23 rd Indianapolis Gay And Lesbian Pride Rally Musical performance by Joan Jett Blakk and the Can’t Keep A Secret Service Band Indianapolis, Indiana |
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June 28, 1992
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23rd Chicago Gay And Lesbian Pride Rally Musical performance by Joan Jett Blakk and the Can’t Keep A Secret Service Band Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois |
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July 24, 1992
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“There’s Got To Be A Morning After” hosted by Gurlette and Gurlene Hussey –
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September 1992
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“Benefit Performance for Randolph Street Gallery” Musical performance of “Drag Queen Blues” with Joan Jett Blakk & Taylor E. Ross Randolph Street Gallery, Chicago, Illinois |
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September 1992
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“Joan Jett Blakk at The China Club” Musical performance by Joan Jett Blakk & Taylor E. Ross China Club, Chicago, Illinois |
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October 21, 1992
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Homopalooza” Benefit for Test Positive Aware Musical performance by Joan Jett Blakk & Taylor E. Ross of “Boys Keep Swinging” and regular set of songs Bistro 2, Chicago, Illinois |
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October 24, 1992
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“Public/Private” - hosted by Gurlette Hussey (Randy Esslinger) Composed, produced and recorded songs for musical performance by Gurlette Hussey School of the Art Institute, Chicago Gallery 2, Chicago, Illinois |
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October 29, 1992
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“Hole n Ween” Musical performance by Joan Jett Blakk & Taylor E. Ross The Hot House, Chicago, Illinois |
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November 1992
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“Joan Jett Blakk Election Night Party” Musical performance of by Joan Jett Blakk & Taylor E. Ross of “Accessorize” Club Berlin, Chicago, Illinois |
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December 1992
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“Baton AIDS Benefit” Musical performance by Joan Jett Blakk & Taylor E. Ross of “Drag Queen Blues” The Baton, Chicago, Illinois |
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March 23, 1993
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“Annajenska” by Bernard Shaw Composed, produced, recorded and performed original music for theatrical play produced and directed by Scott Heckman; staring Joan Jett Blakk Bailiwick Repertory, Theatre Building, Chicago, Illinois |
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August 13, 1993
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“11 Minutes Max” a variety performance show Solo musical performance by Frankie LaDue (Taylor E. Ross) of “LA” and “Happy Ever After” Bailiwick Repertory, Chicago, Illinois |
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August 25, 1993
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“Roast Joan Jett Blakk” a variety performance show Solo Musical performance by Frankie LaDue (Taylor E. Ross) of “California Here I Come” Houndstooth (f/k/a Club Lower Links), Chicago, Illinois |
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November 11, 1993
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“Tuck & Fake’s Hi-Class Yankee Star Search” a variety performance show Musical performance by Sandi Barnyard (Daniel Jackson) & Taylor E. Ross of “For Once In My Life” Foxy’s, Chicago, Illinois |
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November 12, 1993
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Premier of “Lick Bush In ‘92" a feature film Composed, produced and recorded incidental music and songs for documentary produced and directed by Elspeth Kydd & Gabriel Gomez 1993 13th Chicago Gay & Lesbian International Film Festival Chicago Filmmakers, Chicago, Illinois |
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March 5, 1994
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Premier of “Lying Together” a short independent film Composed, produced and recorded incidental music for film written, produced and directed by Art Stone Chicago Filmmakers, Chicago, Illinois |
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November 20, 1994
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Premier of “When They Come Alive” a short independent film Composed, produced and recorded incidental music and songs sung by Gurlene Hussey (Doug Stapleton) for film written, produced and directed by Robert Colucci Chicago Filmmakers, Chicago, Illinois |
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1997-1999
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Studied cabaret and popular piano styles with James Cebastien Chicago, Illinois |
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1999 to present
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Lounge pianist Ritz Carlton, Chicago, Illinois |
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1999 to present
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Lounge pianist Gentry, Chicago, Illinois |
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1999-2003
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Studied jazz piano and jazz harmony with Alan Swain Swain Music Studios, Evanston, Illinois |
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April 1, 2000
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Arranged and performed songs for “Feast Of Fools Fraeky Shaeky Cabaret” Musical performed by Fausto Fernos & Taylor E. Ross of “Aquarius”, “Bang Your Head” and “Faustos Spring Medley” The Hot House, Chicago, Illinois |
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June 9, 2000
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Andersonville Midsommer Festival Musical performance by Fausto Fernos & Taylor E. Ross Premier of “Let’s Get Physical” Chicago, Illinois |
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September 2000
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Music Director for Feast Of Fools “Back To School” Show The Hot House, Chicago, Illinois |
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October 2000
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Music Director for Feast Of Fools “A Taste Of Country” Show The Hot House, Chicago, Illinois |
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November 2000
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Music Director for Feast Of Fools “Faeries In Outer Space” Show The Hot House, Chicago, Illinois |
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December 2000
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Music Director for Feast Of Fools “XXXmas” Show The Hot House, Chicago, Illinois |
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March 2001
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Music Director for Feast Of Fools “Click And Drag” Show The Hot House, Chicago, Illinois |
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April 2001
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Music Director for Feast Of Fools “My Momma Dresses Me Way Too Sexy” Show The Hot House, Chicago, Illinois |
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May 2001
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“Bear All Show” a musical showcase Musical performance by Fausto Fernos & Taylor E. Ross Voltaire, Chicago, Illinois |
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June 2001
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Music Director for Feast Of Fools “The Human Zoo” The Hot House, Chicago, Illinois |
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June 2001
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“Fuel Unleaded Pride Show” Musical performance by Fausto Fernos & Taylor E. Ross High Risk Gallery, Chicago, Illinois |
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August 2001
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Suzuki Piano Teacher Training Suzuki Association of Northern Ohio, Cleveland, Ohio |
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September 13, 2001
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“Grinder” a weekly performance series Musical performance by Fausto Fernos & The Feast Of Fools Band Grinder, Chicago, Illinois |
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September 22, 2001
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“Idapalooza” Musical performance by Fausto Fernos & The Feast Of Fools Band Ida, Tennessee |
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November 13, 2001
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“Sit And Spin” Presented by Dykediva.com benefit for Women In The Director’s Chair Musical performance by Fausto Fernos & The Feast of Fools Band Club Subterranean, Chicago, Illinois |
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February 2002
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Music Director for Feast Of Fools“Too Late For Love” Show Ha Mien Theater, Chicago, Illinois |
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June 2002
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Music Director for Feast Of Fools “Blood Thirsty Pride” Show Ha Mien Theater, Chicago, Illinois |
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July 2002
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“Benefit For The A-Zone” Musical performance by Fausto Fernos & Taylor E. Ross The A-Zone, Chicago, Illinois |
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September 2002
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“The Lesson”- a short independent film Composed, performed and recorded incidental music for independent film written, produced and directed by Mindy Hilt Winner of NYC Midnight Movie Making Madness Film Competition The Chicago All Stars, Chicago, Illinois |
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October 2002
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Music Director for Feast Of Fools “A Taste Of Milk And Honey” Show Ha Mien Theater, Chicago, Illinois |
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December 2002
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Music Director for Feast Of Fools “XXXmas On Ice” Show Ha Mien Theater, Chicago, Illinois |
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June 2003
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“Bubblegum Memories” Produced, composed and recorded title song “Bubblegum Dreams” for film, in collaboration with Toby Ross, Gary T. Ward and Richard Doherty. Film Produced and directed by Toby Ross BD Productions, Chicago, Illinois |
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March 25, 2004
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“Estrojam Tribute To Dolly Parton” Musical performance of “Baby I’m Burning” by Fausto Fernos & Taylor E. Ross Martyr’s, Chicago, Illinois |
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May 26, 2004
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Musical Director for Feast Of Fools “Fireballs” Show Schubas, Chicago, Illinois |
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July 28, 2004
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Musical Director for Feast Of Fools “Beyond The Skull” Show Schubas, Chicago, Illinois |
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October 28, 2004
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Musical Director for Feast Of Fools “Fireballs - Remixed” Show Schubas, Chicago, Illinois |
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October 30 to
October 31,2004 |
“Scarrie The Musical” Composed original music with David Cerda for musical comedy Performed in pit band, playing bass, for the production Produced & directed by David Cerda & Brooke Allen – Hell In A Handbag Productions Theater Building Chicago, Chicago, Illinois |
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December 1, 2004
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Musical Director for Feast Of Fools “XXX-Mas XXXXXX-Treme” Show Schubas, Chicago, Illinois |
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February 1, 2005
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“The Madge Weinstein Show Theme” Produced, composed and recorded theme music for Podcast radio show Hosted by Madge Weinstein (Richard Bluestein) www.yeastradio.com Yeast Radio, Chicago, Illinois |
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July1 to
August 7, 2005 |
“Scarrie The Musical” Composed, collaborated, produced, and recorded music score for musical comedy Produced by Jackie Anderson, Book & Lyrics by David Cerda Hell In A Handbag Productions Theater Building Chicago, Chicago, Illinois |
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