Dr. Emma Taylor

Emma Taylor, bassist

Emma Taylor is a bassist, vocalist, and educator based in Chicago. She currently serves as Professor of Bass at Millikin University and teaches adjunct at Purdue University. Emma received her Masters Degree and Doctorate of Musical Arts from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, studying under the direction of Larry Gray. 

Emma has played with renowned musicians such as Carl Allen, Jim Snidero, Derrick Gardner, Gary Smulyan, Tito Carrillo, Troy Roberts, Frank Catalano, Joel Spencer, and Ben Markley. Aside from playing in the US, Emma has also toured in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Cuba, and Mexico—most recently completing a two week-long residency performing and teaching classes in Brazil at the Federal University of Uberlândia.

Emma has performed at national conferences including Jazz Education Network, Midwest Band and Orchestra Association, North American Saxophone Alliance, and International Society of Bassists Convention.