This singer/songwriter has his feet firmly planted in the rich musical roots of his native Ohio, so much so that it's often hard to tell a Whiteside original from a tune that's been around for centuries. A member of the Brandywine Singers and Northeast Winds, Taylor is also in demand as a soloist and studio musician; after making his debut with 1992's Martin Greigh Other New England Favorites, in 1997 he resurfaced with The Gift. ~ Allan Shaw, Rovi