As
a child growing up in Detroit in the '60's, being influenced
by the Motown Sound was only natural for bassist Al Turner.
This gifted musician began playing bass at the age of
12, learning the bass lines from listening to recordings
of Motown artists. Piano lessons followed shortly after.
Upon graduating from high school Al began playing in various
clubs around Detroit and Canada with the group Free Spirit
which featured Anita Baker as the lead vocalist.
Playing
professionally since the early eighty's, Al has performed
with some of the top names in the music industry. You
can hear his bass playing on recordings by Kem, Aretha
Franklin, Earl Klugh, Oleta Adams, Anita Baker, Nancy
Wilson, Bob James, Randy Crawford, and Gladys Knight
to name a few. Also you can hear "The Burner"
on many television and radio commercials. In addition,
Al has toured with Cheryl Lynn, Oleta Adams, David Benoit
and Everette Harp, and has written and produced songs
for Smooth Jazz recording artists Tim Bowman, Edgar
Wallace, Jr., Guy Ensley & Ron Otis.
It's no surprise that in his solo debut, Movin', Al
features several of his friends including Everette Harp,
Earl Klugh, Paul Jackson, Jr., and Oleta Adams. Mixed
by Ken Freeman, this Smooth Jazz statement demands repeated
listening. This studio recording includes original compositions
and collaborations Stop Watch, Bassin', and the title
track, all due to get attention at radio and beyond.
Packed with solid grooves and memorable melodies, Al's
latest CD will definitely have listeners Movin'.
Al
was the first endorser of David Nordschow's bass amps
and cabinets, enjoying a two-decade relationship with
our founder. When we told Al about the new company,
he immediately jumped on board. "I've been with
David since the very beginning, "Al says. I've
always love his sound, and I always will. I'm proud
to be his first endorser - again."
