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JTQ is a quintessential Hammond organ-driven funk outfit with a cinematic edge, forged in 1987 by James Taylor after The Prisoners disbanded. Known for their infectious groove, brass accents, and mood-rich compositions, JTQ crafts soundtracks you can dance to. Their early hits helped define a UK funk-leaning scene, while later releases on Audio Network continued to push their cinematic, groove-forward approach. This page offers a detailed biography, a look at discography highlights, and a preview of upcoming 2025 tour dates across the UK and Europe.

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For fans and new listeners alike, JTQ offers a bridge between classic funk and contemporary soundtrack-inspired music. Secure your seats for 2025 shows in Bedford, Rye, Milan, Cardiff, and Rochester Cathedral—we've got you covered with straightforward, trustworthy ticket access. Follow JTQ for updates and tour announcements at their official channels below.

The essentials

Quick Facts About JTQ

  • Formed in 1987 by James Taylor after The Prisoners disbanded; famous for Hammond organ-driven funk and film-score-inspired motifs.
  • Notable early hits include Theme From Starsky & Hutch (1988) and Breakout (1989), which charted in the UK singles listings.
  • Recent albums: Soundtrack From Electric Black (2018), People Get Ready (We're Moving On) (2020), Man in the Hot Seat (2022) — all with Audio Network as label home.
  • Awards/achievements include a MOBO Award nomination for Whole Lotta Live (1998) and a Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Award nomination (2007); they also contributed Austin’s Theme to the Austin Powers soundtrack (1997).
  • 2025 tour activity includes UK/European dates such as Bedford (Feb 22, 2025), Rye (Aug 25, 2025), Milan (Sep 13, 2025), Cardiff (Nov 29, 2025), and Rochester Cathedral (Nov 14, 2025).

The records

JTQ Discography

  • Man in the Hot Seat
    2022 · Audio Network
  • People Get Ready (We're Moving On)
    2020 · Audio Network
  • Soundtrack From Electric Black
    2018 · Audio Network
  • James Taylor's 4th Dimension: Picking Up Where We Left Off
    2007 · Real Self
  • A Taste of Cherry
    2006 · Real Self
  • The Oscillator
    2003 · Rootdown
  • Room at the Top
    2002 · Sanctuary
  • Message from the Godfather
    2001 · Ubiquity
  • Uzi Lover (New Jersey Kings)
    2001 · JTI
  • A Bigger Picture
    1999 · Gut
  • Penthouse Suite [live]
    1999 · Acid Jazz
  • Whole Lotta Live
    1998 · JTI
  • (A Few Useful Tips About) Living Underground
    1996 · Acid Jazz
  • In the Hand of the Inevitable
    1995 · Acid Jazz
  • The BBC Sessions
    1995 · Nighttracks
  • Extended Play
    1994 · Acid Jazz
  • Supernatural Feeling
    1993 · Big Life
  • The Money Spyder
    1987 · Re-Elect The President
  • Mission Impossible
    1987 · Re-Elect The President
  • The First Sixty Four Minutes
    1988 · Acid Jazz

The hits

Top JTQ Songs

  • Theme From Starsky and Hutch
    1988 · UK #91
  • Breakout
    1989 · UK #81
  • Love The Life
    1991 · UK #93
  • Love The Life
    1993 · UK #34
  • Love Will Keep Us Together
    1995 · UK #63

For fans and new listeners alike, JTQ offers a bridge between classic funk and contemporary soundtrack-inspired music. Secure your seats for 2025 shows in Bedford, Rye, Milan, Cardiff, and Rochester Cathedral—we've got you covered with straightforward, trustworthy ticket access. Follow JTQ for updates and tour announcements at their official channels below.

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