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Grant just returned home from a trip to New York City where he saw the legendary 92 year old Les Paul's show at The Irirdium Jazz Club; Grant met Les Paul after the show, and Les Paul signed Grant's 1960 re-issue Gibson Gold top Les Paul.

That kid can play!
By Jeff Maisey, PilotOnline.com

It's the typical reaction to Norfolk child prodigy Grant Austin Taylor when he's performed at such venues as the Waterside Festival Marketplace and when he's joined top-notch acts like Better Than Ezra onstage at Town Point Park.

Now the 12-year-old singer/songwriter/guitarist has released a five-song EP featuring his considerable prowess plus the talents of Jimmy Wiseman on bass and keyboards and Judas Priest drummer Scott Travis.

The first track, "That's the Way Life Goes," is a powerful pop-rocker and a great introduction. Grant's skills as a musician and composer are amazing considering his age. Hansen has nothing on him.

The production on the EP comes across as major-label quality thanks to the mixing talent of Tim Roberts, who recorded the CD at Soul Haven Studios in Virginia Beach.

The edgy "When Life Turns Gray" was written in memory of his grandmother. Grant shows his eclectic side on "Make This Love Last," an acoustic-based ballad.

For a finale, Grant enlists the musical help of Harvey Kojan (keyboards), Henry Johnson (guitar) and Charlie Austin (fiddle) for a sizzling instrumental Taylor titled "Rockin' in P-Town."

That kid can play!