Lars Rainer Rüetschi (born March 24, 1977), known professionally as Lars Taylor is a Swiss fusion guitarist, composer and producer His stylistic versatility, virtuos and passioned playing made him become one of Berlins most busy live and studioguitarists Birth name Lars Rainer Rüetschi Born March 24, 1977 Origin Switzerland Genres Jazz, jazz fusion, rock music Occupations Songwriter, Musician, Producer Instruments Guitar, Piano Years active 1995 – current Early life Born in Switzerland he emigrated 1981 with his family to Rio de Janeiro, Santa Teresa and spent the following years in Brazil where Taylor was confronted deeply with Samba, Bossa Nova
