Creed Taylor was an American record producer.
Born and raised in Pearisburg, Va., Taylor played trumpet in the high school marching band and symphony orchestra.
After completing an undergraduate degree in psychology from Duke University in 1951, he moved to New York to become a record producer.
During a 50-year career, Taylor produced more than 300 records and won numerous Grammys.
Creed Taylor Record Labels
Creed Taylor founded his own label, CTI Records and Impulse!
He also worked for a couple of labels including Bethlehem Records, ABC-Paramount Records, Verve, and A&M Records.
Creed Taylor Awards
Creed Taylor won several Grammy Awards including awards for Focus (Stan Getz, 1961), “Desafinado” (Stan Getz/Charlie Byrd, 1962), Conversations with Myself (Bill Evans, 1963), “The Girl from Ipanema” (Stan Getz/Joao Gilberto, 1964), “Willow Weep for Me” (Wes Montgomery, 1969), and “First Light” (Freddie Hubbard, 1972).
Creed TaylorNet Worth
Creed Taylor had a net worth of approximately $1 million at the time of death.