Rosie Frater-Taylor

Rosie Frater-Taylor is one of the most electrifying forces in contemporary crossover music: a virtuoso guitarist, compelling vocalist, and songwriter of striking emotional depth. Blending jazz guitar roots with rock, alt-pop, neo-soul, folk, and new-school jazz, she crafts a sound entirely her own. Her latest release, Featherweight (2024), draws inspiration from icons such as Joni Mitchell, Pat Metheny, and Steely Dan alongside modern influences like John Mayer and Emily King. The album has received acclaim from KCRW, BBC Radio 1, Jazz FM, MOJO, Guitar.com, Guitar World, and more, while Jimmy Page praised her “connection with the guitar” following her standout Gibson Garage performance. A magnetic live performer, Rosie channelled the energy of her band into Featherweight after an ambitious 60-date UK/EU tour, showcasing growing emotional and artistic maturity. She has performed at Love Supreme, London Jazz Festival, and We Out Here, and has been spotlighted on Qwest TV and Spotify’s Best of Jazz UK 2024. Her online reinterpretations have also earned viral attention, including millions of streams on “Dreams” and “Running Up That Hill.” Celebrated by Seal, who called her “the most exciting and original artist since Amy Winehouse,” Rosie Frater-Taylor stands firmly at the forefront of genre-blurring contemporary music.