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Jazz Matinee: Turning Point at The Nash
Courtesy of Lorene Ely | Posted on October 2, 2022
When
Sun, December 4, 2022
3:00 pm
Save the date
About
Steve Culp-piano, Thano Sahnas-guitar, Demitri Sahnas-bass, John Herrera-drums
When the combustible four-man force of musical nature known as Turning Point took over the Phoenix club scene in the mid-90s, the desert city’s nights truly became as steamy as its nights. Establishing itself before packed hotspots like The Famous Door and Beeloes, and later becoming regional sensations playing some 200 dates a year, the band grew to embody the freewheeling creative spirit of indie music. Drawing on each member’s musical and cultural background, Turning Point forged an eclectic sound that mixed progressive jazz with rock, R&B and blues, with touches of Greek music and – paying homage to their home in the Southwest – Latin jazz. ...