Rosie Frater-Taylor

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She is one of the most distinctive new female guitarists in the UK, operating at the intersection of jazz, singer-songwriter music, and contemporary pop-rock. Rosie Frater-Taylor’s music combines harmonic sophistication with melodic clarity. Even though the musician is only in her mid-20s, her music is noted for its astonishing maturity, and musical legends such as Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page count among her biggest fans. The daughter of a London drummer and a Scottish singer, she blurs the boundaries between folk, pop, jazz, and soul as a singer-songwriter and jazz musician. While her guitar playing is at times reminiscent of Pat Metheny, at times of George Benson, and at times of John Scofield, the phrasing of her vocals floats freely above the musical texture, most reminiscent of crossover artists like Joni Mitchell. Following her 2021 album "Bloom," which was acclaimed by both the public and critics, Rosie Frater-Taylor released her latest, third album "Featherweight" in 2024 via . The album showcases a rawer side of the young musician and can be categorized as "modern indie jazz-pop." Rosie Frater-Taylor evokes the legacy of artists ranging from PJ Harvey, Joni Mitchell, and Kate Bush to rockier figures like John Mayor, Meshell Ndegeocello, St. Vincent, and Madison Cunningham.