{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 30-Mark Turner: Jazz and Race-Tells It Like It Is","description":"Welcome to Strictly Jazz Sounds. In this episode, we spotlight saxophonist Mark Turner, an LA native known for his technical brilliance and soulful undertones. Turner\u2019s music is influenced by R&B and jazz from his upbringing, as well as legendary saxophonists like Warne Marsh and John Coltrane. Mark\u2019s humility and self-deprecation are evident, but his artistry shines through, especially in his latest project, Reflections On: An Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man, produced in collaboration with Jimmy Katz and Giant Step Arts. The episode explores how Turner\u2019s experiences as an African American have shaped his work in the thematic 10-part suite inspired by the novel penned by civil rights activist, author and poet, James Weldon Johnson, \u201cAn Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man.\u201d Our conversation covers Turner\u2019s compositional process, the challenges of identity and race, and the historical context behind his music. He also shares plans for future projects, including those inspired by Sci-Fi author Octavia Butler, with hopes of returning to Giant Step Arts. You\u2019ll hear four movements from the quintet: Mark Turner-tenor sax and narration, Jason Palmer-trumpet, David Virelles-piano, Matt Brewer-bass, and Nasheet Waits-drums. The featured compositions are Movement 1: Anonymous-4:04 (4:24), Movement 4: New York-12:03 (45:18), Movement 9: Identity Politics-6:11(1:07:00), and Movement 10: Closure-2:22 (01:20:08). I am grateful to Jimmy Katz and Giant Step Arts for use of the recordings. Thank you for tuning in. If you haven\u2019t subscribed yet, please do so to stay updated on future episodes, jazz news, and our annual Top 20 Jazz playlist. All the music played on this podcast has been authorized. Support jazz musicians by buying their music and support live jazz wherever you are. Now, let\u2019s begin with Movement 1. Enjoy the conversation! Photo by Jimmy Katz. ","author_name":"Strictly Jazz Sounds","author_url":"https:\/\/strictlyjazzsounds.com","html":"