If you go
› What: James Taylor and His All-Star Band in concert.› When: 8 p.m. Saturday, April 23.› Where: UTC’s McKenzie Arena, 720 E. Fourth St.› Admission: $65 and $85.› Phone: 423-266-6627.› Website: www.tickettracks.com.
The All-Star Band
› Kate Markowitz: vocals› Andrea Zonn: vocals/fiddle› David Lasley: vocals› Arnold McCuller: vocals› Lou Marini: horns› Walt Fowler: horns/keyboard› Mike Landau: electric guitar› Jimmy Johnson: bass guitar› Larry Goldings: piano/keyboard› Luis Conte: percussion› Steve Gadd: drums
James TaylorMaybe it seems that James Taylor has been around forever. Not quite, but he’s closing in on 50 years in the music business.
Since 1968, his output has included 16 studio albums, including “Before This World” in 2015, plus six compilation albums, four live albums, one tribute album, seven video albums, one extended play and 40 singles.
He’s sold more than 100 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling artists of all time, and he’s a five-time Grammy winner. So, yeah, he has some name recognition.