Artists:Dulcie Taylor

"I like to write on an immediate level," says singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Dulcie Taylor. To me, art is communication."

CD cover for Dulcie Taylor's "Diamond and Glass"Delivered via a clear, supple voice and lyrics that are powerfully direct and down-to-earth, the 10 original songs on Mirrors and Windows --Taylor's high energy second CD for Black Iris Records -- beautifully reflect that sentiment.

Taylor's new CD ranges from the Byrds-tinged "Blackberry Winter" to the roots rock 'n roll "Seaboard Train," from the smoky, blues-inflected "Woman I Used to Be" to the sweet, pure acoustic "Love Like Yours and Mine" and the haunting country-acoustic "Ice Melts."

"Mirrors and Windows gave me the joy of exploring the musical styles I love, keeping them updated and fresh, and making them all work together," Taylor says.

Throughout, Taylor continues her emphasis on strong, memorable melodies and mixing arrangements and sounds. "I try to write songs that will stay in your mind, and I like to mix up the sounds to keep the CD interesting."

On Mirrors and Windows, which was released in March, 2004, Taylor was helped by her label's decision to record at the Signature Sounds studio in Palmer, MA, with Mark Thayer producing and Dulcie and long-time guitarist John Landau co-producing. It features Dulcie on vocals, guitar, dulcimer, and harmonica, and continues her interest in working with the best musicians around. Several of fine musicians support her on this CD: Rounder Records recording artist Duke Levine (of Mary Chapin Carpenter's band) plays guitars and lap steel; Richard Gates (Suzanne Vega, Richard Thompson, Patty Larkin) plays bass; Lorne Entress on drums and percussion (Mighty Sam McClain, Susan Tedeschi) and Michael Bellar on Hammond B3 (Art Garfunkel).

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