Steve Turre News

Artists Recording Collective The name of Sumi Tonooka conjures two images. First, the name of a fine jazz pianist whose album, Taking Time , was retrieved from a cutout bin circa the year of its release.

For the last few weeks, I've been a bit of a zombie. I haven't devoured too many people or family pets, but part of me has been sleepwalking through things.

Over the years, the Summer of Jazz has seen all kinds of artists. But has there been a seashellist? Maybe not.

Latin America, which covers everything from Baja on down to Cabo de Hornos, is a considerably larger area than English-speaking North America, and it encompasses an incredible amount of countries and cultures.

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GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colorado - Forget those inches of snow on the mountains. Summer's definitely heading our way, as is Glenwood's premier music event, the Summer of Jazz. via Glenwood Post Independent

"Rainbow People," the title tune on Steve Turre's new HighNote album, is a perfect piece for his dark tone and hard-bop style. via News Observer

“She's a cheerleader, she's a virgin, and she's really tan ... On day two, I fucked her, and it was wild. She's such a slut.”

They love you for your brain: Fiend Fatales in Hamtramck. Readies, set, go! Kroha & Co. via Metro Times

The Steve Turre Quintet represents one of the most ambitious bookings yet for Music Hall's Jazz Cafe. via Detroit Free Press

The CD presents a suite he composed commissioned in 2007 by the N.Y. State Council on the Arts and Transart Inc. via All About Jazz

“He is the connection between Pops and Dizzy”

Trombonist Steve Turre insists there is only one trumpeter named Roy who rightfully bears the hint of nobility. via PittsburghLIVE.com

This week brings another diverse selection of jazz and creative music concerts to St. via St. Louis Jazz Notes

Mark Miller - Published: January 18, 2008 No doubt most Americans today would have trouble believing that just over half a century ago, the two most popular, commercially successful musicians were trombonists. via All About Jazz

Jazz this week: Stefon Harris, Eastern Blok, poetry and music from BAG, a benefit for the Backstoppers, and more Topping this week's list of jazz musicians performing in St. via St. Louis Jazz Notes

Mark Merella is a drummer/percussionist currently working in the Baltimore/Washington area.... Mark Merella is a versatile percussionist adept at both drum set and hand percussion. via All About Jazz

Jazz trombonist Steve Turre had Ray Charles on his mind Saturday evening at the ACES Educational Center for the Arts in New Haven. via Hartford Courant