Michael Taylor (12 Apr 1949 - 21 Jun 2018)

I was so saddened to hear of Mick Taylor's passing. A chance finding while sorting through some very old papers was a tatty green Gestetnered A4 programme of an evening I will never forget. May 1978. Alpana Sengupta, Mick Taylor and Markande Misra, tabla at Jacksons Lane Community Centre, Archway Road, London. Also advertising Alpana's Indian Dance Classes on Saturday afternoons at 60p. I have since lived elsewhere and lost touch, a mistake I now realise.
RIP

I have known Mick for many years, since Alpana-ji started coming to Gottingen to teach and perform around the early 90ies. She often was accompanied by him and we also started going to London and stayed in Myrtle Road on many occasions. He always used to speak his mind freely and was a diligent thinker and observer. He was not the one to make sugarcoated compliments. His fine sense of humor was very present, e.g. commenting ironically on us ‘the Germans’ just for being ‘there again’ or breaking household equipment that works differently in the UK. In spite of the comments he always made me feel very welcome and did a lot for me and other guests from our branch of the School and made us feel at home and at ease. He helped in the background to make performances, examinations and summer camps run smoothly. He created wonderful music which we all enjoyed and will continue enjoying and did so in a very quiet and modest way. He held to high standards, especially regarding himself, and I am wondering how he would comment on me writing this…
I want to express my gratitude for having known him and for all the support for Alpana-jis students! He will be missed dearly!
Meike, from the German branch of the Alpana Sengupta School of Kathak

Deepest condolences on sad demise of Mick. May his soul rest in peace. From Nagraj, Savitha, Vijay & Sneha

Our heartfelt condolences to the family on the sad demise of Mick Taylor. May his soul rest in peace.

From:
Nagaraja, Savitha, Sneha & Vijay Sheshappanavar