Mark Turner
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Mark Turner is an acclaimed American jazz saxophonist known for his intricate improvisations and influential work in contemporary jazz ensembles.
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| Mark Turner canonical | 1 |
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| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
jazz saxophonist
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musician ⓘ person ⓘ |
| activeIn |
21st century
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late 20th century ⓘ |
| activity |
recording as a leader and sideman
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touring internationally with jazz ensembles ⓘ |
| associatedAct |
Avishai Cohen (trumpeter)
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Billy Hart NERFINISHED ⓘ Brad Mehldau NERFINISHED ⓘ Enrico Rava NERFINISHED ⓘ Ethan Iverson NERFINISHED ⓘ Fly NERFINISHED ⓘ Gilad Hekselman NERFINISHED ⓘ Kurt Rosenwinkel NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| genre |
contemporary jazz
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jazz ⓘ |
| influence |
John Coltrane
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Lennie Tristano school NERFINISHED ⓘ Warne Marsh NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| instrument | tenor saxophone ⓘ |
| memberOf | Fly ⓘ |
| nationality | American ⓘ |
| notableFor |
complex harmonic language
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influential work in contemporary jazz ensembles ⓘ intricate improvisations ⓘ |
| notableWork |
album "Dharma Days"
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album "Lathe of Heaven" NERFINISHED ⓘ album "Yam Yam" NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| occupation |
bandleader
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composer ⓘ saxophonist ⓘ |
| recordLabel |
Criss Cross Jazz
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ECM Records NERFINISHED ⓘ Sunnyside Records NERFINISHED ⓘ Warner Bros. Records ⓘ |
| reputation |
highly respected among modern jazz musicians
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one of the leading contemporary tenor saxophonists ⓘ |
| role |
leader on multiple jazz albums
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sideman on numerous recordings ⓘ |
| styleCharacteristic |
long, flowing melodic lines
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subtle rhythmic displacement ⓘ use of advanced harmony ⓘ |
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