Widely considered to be the world’s foremost exponent of solo jazz and fingerstyle guitar playing, Martin Taylor presents a concert at San Juan Community Theatre on Friday, Aug. 28 at 7:30 p.m.

Earning global acclaim from fellow musicians, fans and critics alike, Martin’s signature style combines his virtuosity, emotion and humor with a strong, engaging stage presence. Guitarist Pat Metheny calls Taylor “one of the most awesome solo guitar players in the history of the instrument.”

Taylor has enjoyed a musical career spanning five decades, with more than 100 recordings to his credit. He has amassed a record 14 British Jazz Awards as a guitarist. Several of his albums have been in the Top 10 in the U.S. and Europe; and in 2002 he was appointed MBE (Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) “For Services to Jazz Music” by Her Majesty the Queen of Great Britain.

Completely self-taught beginning at the early age of four, he has invented and developed a unique way of playing the guitar that is greatly admired, and often emulated, by guitarists all over the world.

His innovative online guitar school with its headquarters in Napa, Calif. has been featured on NPR, BBC, Fox News and the LA Times and has attracted guitarists from over 58 countries.

The Business Partner for the evening is Kings Market. Tickets are $30 for adults; $15 for student reserved, with $5 student RUSH at the door.  The SJCT box office is open Tuesdays through Fridays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to  2 p.m. or buy on-line at www.sjctheatre.org