Mark Turner Quartet at The Broad Stage

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 compositional approach, he’s earned a far-reaching reputation as one of jazz’s most original and influential musical forces. A New York Times profile of Turner titled “The Best Jazz Player You’ve Never Heard” called him “possibly jazz’s premier player,” noting his reputation among his peers and his influential stature in the jazz world. Mark will be touring in support of his forthcoming album, Lathe of Heaven, his first release as a lead in over a decade....

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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 compositional approach, he’s earned a far-reaching reputation as one of jazz’s most original and influential musical forces. A New York Times profile of Turner titled “The Best Jazz Player You’ve Never Heard” called him “possibly jazz’s premier player,” noting his reputation among his peers and his influential stature in the jazz world. Mark will be touring in support of his forthcoming album, Lathe of Heaven, his first release as a lead in over a decade.

Jazz and Blues at The Broad Stage made possible by a generous gift from Richard and Lisa Kendall.

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