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Mark Turner (born November 10, 1965) is an American jazz saxophonist. Biography. Born in Fairborn, Ohio, and raised in the small Southern California town of Palos Verdes Estates, Turner originally intended to become a commercial artist. In elementary school he played the clarinet, followed by the alto and tenor saxophones in high school.
In a career that spans two decades and encompasses a broad array of musical ventures, saxophonist Mark Turner has emerged as a towering presence in the jazz community. With a distinctive, personal tone, singular improvisational skills and an innovative, challenging compositional approach, he has earned a far-reaching reputation as one of jazzs ...
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Sep 1, 2022 · ONCE BEST KNOWN AS THE TENOR SAXIST OF KURT ROSENWINKEL’S CREATIVE QUINTET, MARK TURNER HAS OVER THE YEARS BECOME ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL ARTISTS OF TODAY’S GENERATION. NOT ONLY BEING A PART OF THE TRIO FLY, TURNER HAS LED AND CO-LED A NUMBER OF SMALL GROUPS THAT MIX THE TRADITION OF JAZZ’S BEBOP WITH ADVENTUROUS EXPLORATIONS.
Mar 14, 2023 · Since the mid 1990s Mark Turner has emerged as one of the most impressive and influential tenor saxophonists in the jazz world. We already mentioned him in our guide to 10 of the best modern jazz players, but thought it was time to really dive into his playing, his career and his albums…
Jul 21, 2015 · Every Single Tree in the Forest: Mark Turner as Seen by His Peers, Part One — Music & Literature. July 21, 2015. by Kevin Sun. Prologue: 1984 – 2008. Southern California, spring, 1984: The two tenor saxophonists in this high school band could easily be mistaken for members of the basketball team.
In a career that spans two decades and encompasses a broad array of musical ventures, saxophonist Mark Turner has emerged as a towering presence in the jazz community. With a distinctive, personal tone, singular improvisational skills and an innovative, challenging compositional approach, he’s earned a far-reaching reputation as one of jazz ...