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Brad Turner's phenomenal talents as a trumpeter, pianist, drummer and composer make him one of Canada§s most-in- demand musicians. Brad has performed and/or recorded with such artists as Joe Lovano, Kenny Wheeler, Michael Moore, Reneé Rosnes, Achim Kaufmann, John Scofield, Ingrid Jensen, Dylan van der Schyff, Mike Murley, Mark Helias, Charles McPherson and Gary Bartz. Brad's groups have opened for McCoy Tyner, Roy Haynes, Wayne Shorter, Clarke Terry and Diana Krall.
As a Leader or through his work with Canadian jazz super- group Metalwood, Brad's impressive list of creative and artistic awards include: Three Juno Awards Downbeat Electric Group of the Year Award Winner of Jazz Report magazine’s Trumpeter of the Year Two time winner of Jazz Reports Composer of the Year Multiple Western Canadian Music Award Winner CMW Indie Award Winner Two time Composer of the Year Award winner at the National Jazz Awards In addition to being named Musician of The Year, Brad received an unprecedented 6 nominations at the 2005 National Jazz Awards including: Acoustic Group of the Year Album of the Year: Question The Answer Instrumentalist of the Year Keyboardist of the Year Trumpeter of the Year
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Atley King: Unconditional
by Jack Bowers
Unconditional is the debut recording as leader by Atley King who is described in a press release as “Canada's leading young jazz vibraphonist." While that portrayal may or may not be true--not to mention gratuitous--King is very good, as are the members of his admirable quintet. Besides playing splendidly, King wrote the first eight of the album's nine selections, closing with John Coltrane's soulful “Naima." His compositions are fine, albeit more or less generic--that is to say, ...
read moreCory Weeds: Home Cookin'
by Jack Bowers
On Home Cookin', his second recording with an eleven-piece “little big band," tenor saxophonist Cory Weeds is doing the best he can. Really. As Weeds writes in the liner notes, the plan was to rehearse the band for two nights at Frankie's Jazz Club in Vancouver, Canada, home to Weeds and most of the band's personnel, then to convene at the Warehouse Studio on Sunday to record. Arriving at the club on Friday evening, Weeds found to his dismay that ...
read moreCory Weeds: Home Cookin'
by Pierre Giroux
Cory Weeds, a prominent figure in the contemporary jazz scene, has made a remarkable statement with his Little Big Band's latest album Home Cookin'. The session showcases a vibrant collection of compositions/arrangements carefully curated to resonate with his personal journey, including those by Horace Silver, Thad Jones and Oliver Nelson, which are essential to him for a variety of reasons. The band comprises ten of his favorite world-class Vancouver, BC-based musicians. These previously mentioned influential tracks ...
read moreBrad Turner Quintet: The Magnificent
by Jack Bowers
If the title of Canadian trumpeter Brad Turner's latest album, The Magnificent, sounds a trifle self-absorbed, rest assured it does not refer to him but to another “magnificent" horn player, the late Thad Jones. The honorific, however, would not be unwisely used if applied to Turner himself, who not only excels on the trumpet but also plays tasteful piano and wrote every one of the album's generally engaging themes. Although the group is listed on the album ...
read moreIvan Lins, Donald Harrison & Brad Turner
by Joe Dimino
We begin the 821st Episode of Neon Jazz with multi-instrumentalist Brad Turner and music from his 2023 release The Magnificent. That tune kicks off a full hour of music dedicated to the new jazz. From there, we hear from Kurt Elling, Donald Harrison, Ron Blake and Ivan Lins. We complete the circle with Jon-Erik Kellso live at The Ear Inn. We also give a very special shout out to MLB legend Dwight “Doc" Gooden. Dig the jazz and baseball, my ...
read moreDaniel Hersog Jazz Orchestra: Open Spaces
by Jerome Wilson
The subtitle of this album is “Folk Songs Reimagined" and Daniel Hersog uses a very liberal meaning for the term “folk song" here. He includes traditional folk songs on this album, in addition to familiar tunes by Bob Dylan and Gordon Lightfoot and his own folk-based compositions. All are given a glistening polish in the sweeping cinematic arrangements which he writes for his orchestra, and are further enhanced by excellent solo work from a number of musicians. Hersog's ...
read moreBrad Turner Quintet: The Magnificent
by Pierre Giroux
Brad Turner's album The Magnificent is a sonic gem on which he invites listeners on a musical journey which effortlessly balances tradition and innovation. Comprising a wish-list of stellar musicians, including guitarist Peter Bernstein, bassist Neil Swainson, drummer Quincy Davis and, on four tracks, tenor saxophonist Cory Weeds, the band gathered together to record a session to breathe life into nine Turner compositions. The opening track is “You're OK," in which Turner's trumpet takes center stage ...
read moreBrad Turner Quartet Nominated for Traditional Jazz Album of the Year at 2009 Juno Awards!
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All About Jazz
Vancouver, BC – CARAS and the Juno Awards have released its list of nominees and we are proud to announce that Vancouver's Brad Turner Quartet together with their latest release Small Wonder has received a nomination for Traditional Jazz Album of the Year! Juno award winning Brad Turner is one of Canada’s most prominent, prolific and in-demand jazz artists and musician. DownBeat Magazine recently named Brad “one of the top trumpeters in Jazz today". Based in Vancouver, Brad is known ...
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Brad Turner Wins Trumpeter and Producer of the Year Honours
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All About Jazz
Brad Turner wins Trumpeter and Producer of the Year honours at 2008 National Jazz Awards Wednesday, April 9, 2008 (Vancouver, BC)- The finest in Canadian jazz were honoured at the 2008 National Jazz Awards gala in Toronto Tuesday night. Celebrating its seventh anniversary the NJA's handed out awards in a total of 22 categories and we are pleased to announce that award winning Brad Turner one of Canada's most prominent, prolific and in-demand jazz artists received top honours in the ...
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The Brad Turner Quartet Nominated for Favourite Jazz Artist/Group or Duo of the Year!
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All About Jazz
Tuesday, February 28, 2008 (Vancouver, BC) - The 2008 Independent Music Awards (aka. The Indies) have released its list of nominees and we are proud to announce that the Brad Turner Quartet has received a nomination in the Favourite Jazz Artist/Group or Duo of the Year category. Juno award winning Brad Turner is one of Canada's most prominent, prolific and in-demand jazz artists and musician. Based in Vancouver, Brad is known mainly for his trumpet playing, but is proficient on ...
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Brad Turner Receives Three Nominations at the 2008 National Jazz Awards
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All About Jazz
Brad Turner receives three nominations at the 2008 National Jazz Awards! Thursday, February 8, 2008 (Vancouver, BC) - The National Jazz awards have released its list of nominees and we are proud to announce that our very own Brad Turner has received nominations in the following three categories; Trumpeter of The Year, Instrumentalist of The Year (all instruments) and Producer of the Year. Juno award winning Brad Turner is one of Canada's most prominent, prolific and in-demand jazz artists and ...
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"Small Wonder" by the Brad Turner Quartet is the #1 Record at Jazz Radio in Canada!
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All About Jazz
It's hard to pick a highlight on this record. It touches so many aspects of what makes a great jazz record. This is a must have. You will not be disappointed!
Vancouver, B.C., Wednesday, January 02, 2008 : Maximum Jazz is proud to announce the new release “Small Wonder" by the Brad Turner Quartet is currently the number one recording at jazz radio across the country. Released in-stores across Canada on October 30, 2007 via the Maximum Jazz label and ...
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Brad Turner Quartet Releases Brand New Studio Album
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All About Jazz
On October 30th Maximum Jazz together with EMI Music Canada are proud to release Small Wonder by the Brad Turner Quartet.
Small Wonder, the quartet's fifth release and first in over three years is a return to the recording studio environment; where past recordings may have reflected the more improvisational group concept that the quartet has become known for, Small Wonderrevisits the structured realm of specifically composed pieces by Brad with each band member in mind.
Brad states “that playing ...
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I don’t think Brad Turner’s Quartet has put out a bad album. I’m sure if you asked Brad he would cringe at a few things about his earlier recordings like any musician who listens to their early stuff. There will be absolutely no cringing by anybody now or ever about his latest release on Maximum Jazz, Small Wonder.
Anchored by Dylan van der Schyff’s propulsive and creative drumming, Andre Lachance’s ultra creative and sensitive bass lines, Bruno Hubert’s quirky and completely unique piano stylings and of course the leader’s incredibly melodic and complex trumpet playing. Small Wonder is as complete as album as you will hear. Great sound, great playing, great compositions and great design!
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From: Open SpacesBy Brad Turner
Cloud Break
From: Night Devoid of StarsBy Brad Turner
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