Artist description Session/Live Electric Bassist working in Baltimore, Nashville...

Music Style Diverse, rock, ethnic, experimental, singer songwriter........

Musical Influences From David Bowie to Joni Mitchell, The Black Crows to Sex Pistols

Similar Artists Sam Phillips, Eno

Artist History Performing since the age of 13, Jay A. Turner has developed a unique musical vision and style. As well as an accomplished bassist, Jay has worked as an arranger, composer, music director, band leader and instructor. A Detroit native now residing in Baltimore, MD, he studied music at Wittenberg University and Berklee College. Jay has earned a reputation as a “musician’s musician.” Over the past year he has been involved in eleven commercial releases and numerous demos, working in New York, Nashville, and the Baltimore/Washington, DC area. Studio Recording Jay has composed, produced and arranged three critically acclaimed solo albums: Celebration Day (2001),Circling (1995), and Running from Under Pyramids (1992). The Washington Post says, “Turner is an electric bassist who often sounds as if he`s intent on not sounding like one. [Circling is] interspersed with…colorful ensemble pieces [and] three solo performances that further attest to Turner’s lyricism and resourcefulness.” Jazz Times says, “Coupling inventive, affecting arrangements with dexterity, bassist Jay A. Turner offers a mind bending trip on Circling.” Churn Magazine says,…and it is cool…swirling confections of densely layered mid-tempo art rock.. an astonishingly accomplished document, not just for a self-produced disc but for any kind of record at all.” Jay has contributed to more than 75 albums as a freelance bassist. Noteable artist and producers include: Scott Carter (Kerrville winner 2000), Danny O’Keefe, Demola Adepuo, Joanna Cotten, John Alagia, Crystal Taliefero, Paul Reed Smith, David Z, Laurie Web, Vinnie Santoro, Greta Gaines, Johnny Neel, Timm Biery, Djimo Kouyate, Dave Berg, Michael Sauri, Rod Picott, Steve Azar, and Kelly Bell . Live Experience Stylistically accomplished, playing rock, R&B, punk, blues, art rock, songwriter, and a variety of ethnic styles, Turner’s diversity has landed him gigs with hundreds of groups. Noteable performances include: The African Summit 2000, Namm Session `98 with Pomeroy`s All Bass Orchestra, D.C. Blues Festival, World Free Jazz Festival, Lowell Folk Festival, Olympic Village `96, Chesapeake Blues Festival. Smithsonian Folk Life Festival and the Kennedy Center. He has toured the U.S., Austria, Denmark, and Canada.

Instruments Electric Bass

Albums Celebration Day , Circling , Running From Under Pyramids

Press Reviews “For once, the best thing on a bass player’s solo album is the bass player himself… But its not just Turner’s playing that shines – his writing and arranging are equally impressive.” Lee Gardner, Baltimore City Paper “Coupling inventive, affecting arrangements with technical dexterity, bassist Jay A. Turner offers a mind bending trip on Circling.” Hillary Grey, Jazz Times “ Turner is an electric bassist who often sound as if he`s intent on not sounding like on. (Circling is) interspersed with… colorful ensemble pieces (and0 three solo performances that further attest to Turner’s lyricism and resourcefulness.” Mike Joyce, The Washington Post 1995 Best Local Releases.. “I am sure that this qualifies for all around swellest local jazz/world/what-have-you recording to tickle the old stirrup and anvil this annum.” Lee Gardner, Baltimore City Paper “… the melodcism of Turner’s composing permeates the entire set. Definitely worth a listen.” Ron Garant, Bassics “…Sounding like finger cymbals one moment and delicate French horns the next… the original music on all the instrumental pieces gives a lot more than it ask of the listener.” D.T., Northern Virginia Rhythm “..Turner shares the need to push the capabilities of the bass guitar to new limits, while still giving the casual listener music that’s interesting and likeable.” Music Scene Magazine “Crisp nicely composed solo pieces highlight this disc.” Indie City, Bass Player Magazine “Now I could here the details of the instruments and the exquisite poetry of the imagine- laden lyrics. It’s an astonishingly accomplished document, not just for a self- produced disc But for any kind of record at all.” Buzz McClain, Churn

Location Baltimore, Maryland - USA

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