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Brad Turner's phenomenal talents as a trumpeter, pianist, drummer and composer make him one of Canada´s most-in-demand musicians. Brad has performed and/or recorded with such artists as Joe Lovano, Kenny Wheeler, Michael Moore, Reneé Rosnes, Achim Kaufmann, John Scofield, Ingrid Jensen, Dylan van der Schyff, Mike Murley, Mark Helias, Charles McPherson and Gary Bartz. Brad's groups have opened for McCoy Tyner, Roy Haynes, Wayne Shorter, Clarke Terry and Diana Krall.

As a leader, Brad has released five albums, four with his quartet, the most recent being the 2005 release What Is, and one with his piano trio, the 2004 release, Question the Answer, nominated for a 2005 Canadian Urban Music Award, and a 2006 Canadian Indie Music award.

In 1997 and 1998 Brad won Juno Awards for Best Contemporary Jazz Album recognizing his work in the internationally established electric jazz group Metalwood.

Winner of National Jazz Awards for Jazz Trumpeter of the Year (1999), Jazz Composer of the Year (2000 and 2002), Brad was awarded Musician of the Year for 2005.

PRESS
"... His horn work (was) inspired by its willful aversion to the familiar licks and lines that have defined modern jazz trumpet... demonstrating instead a mind of his own with his flighty melodies and solid rhythmic grounding... "
(Mark Miller, Globe and Mail)

"... one of Canada's most vibrant Jazz players..."
(Marke Andrews, Vancouver Sun)

"... He's one of those musicians who can make his presence felt within the sound of a few notes... "
(Mark Miller, Globe and Mail)

"... There and Back has an incredibly accomplished effervescent sound... the chemistry is reminiscent of the great Miles Davis '60's bands... "
(Roger Levesque, Edmonton Journal)

"... He's a kind of Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock and Keith Jarrett all rolled into one... "
(Mark Miller, Globe and Mail)

"... a beautiful musician... "
(Joe Lovano)

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