Artist description . Singer songwriter Jessie Turner brings a stirring voice to the pop rock scene, performing her own compositions that display soaring vocals and passionate lyrics inappropriate for the faint of heart. Backed by her strong rhythmic guitar playing and a deep grooving band, Turner’s edgy singing coils around visceral lyrics and brooding verses that explode into hooked-filled choruses. Turner uses words as her weapons, yet her cynicism is tempered by her wit and an inviting, four-octave voice full of clarity and warmth. Imagine Sarah Mclachlan in a trip-hop setting. Turner is sassy, spicy and sophisticated, she captivates audiences who identify with lyrics expressing both the need for love and the ability to walk away from it, beckoning them to return again and again.

Music Style Pop-rock

Musical Influences Joni Mitchell, Sarah Vaughan, Joan Armatrading, Joaquin Rodrigo

Similar Artists Shawn Colvin, Tori Amos, Sarah McLachlan, Joan Armatrading, Joni Mitchell, Alanis Morissette

Artist History Based in San Francisco, Turner honed her talents at jazz workshops with Max Roach and Billy Taylor, and went on to receive a degree in classical singing from Boston University, yet it is her finely crafted pop songs that have won her critical and popular acclaim. Even when deviating from this medium, Turner stamps her personal trademark on the work, as in the case of her rendition of The National Anthem at Mark McGwire’s record-breaking homerun #62, Cardinals Vs. Cubs in St. Louis on September 8, 1998. Turner can be found in a variety of settings ranging from game fields, to frequent appearances in clubs, coffeehouses, and concert environments across the country. She performs as a solo artist and with her band, featuring some of the best musicians on today's scene. Wherever the venue, whatever the combo, Jessie Turner is not to be missed.

Group Members Jessie Turner - guitar and vocalsMorris Acevedo - guitarJohn Preuss - guitarBilly Lee Lewis - drums/percussionPhil Hawkins - drumsAndrew Luthringer - bassEmily Bezar - keyboards

Albums Here and There (1996), All The Sweet Things (1999)

Press Reviews San Francisco Examiner, October 1999by Jane GanahlAll The Sweet ThingsJessie Turner "All the Sweet Things" Raised more on Joplinthan Jewel, local chanteuse Jessie Turner proves to be an excitingnew female voice. "All the Sweet Things," a collection of 10original songs, is sexy and light-hearted - a far cry from thewoe-is-me female wailers who light up the Alice airwaves. Turner'sbluesy alto resembles Bonnie Raitt's, although it's more supple,and her guitar playing is more than proficient. My favorite is thetitle tune - a theme song for every riotgrrrl who's ever beendangerously in lust.San Francisco Bay Guardian, October, 1999by Summer BurkesAll The Sweet ThingsFOLK GETS A funky, trip-hoppy edge in Jessie Turner's full-length CD, All theSweet Things. The sexy, dreamy title song showcases Turner's excellent, versatilevocal cords; she soars on the high notes and drops to a sultry alto as shelasciviously, noncheesily recalls last night's love session: "I can't stop thinkin' boutyour breath in my ear / The look in your eyes / Tight grasp on my wrist / Bruise on mythigh / The burn in my mouth" and so on. S.F.-based Turner also pulls at the loinsduring the whispered, a cappella Italian intro to "Evolution." On "Hear Me" a boyplays mellow Melle Mel to her easygoing Chaka Khan, then she takes the helm for the expansive, VH1-ready chorus – in fact, the entire CD has elements of a subtlerTori Amos, Sarah McLachlan, or Fiona Apple. And not in a bad way.

Location San Francisco, CA - USA

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