Mark Turner
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Mark Turner
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Concerts
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May 30, 2012 In his search for the emotional core of modern jazz, the guitarist wrote a batch of nifty tunes.
![Mark Turner (left) told JazzSet, "I consider myself an economical player, not at the top of my voice on every song no matter what, and Paul [Motian] is like that."](http://media.npr.org/assets/img/2012/01/19/markturner2_johnrogers_sq-c4697f714c715086b628d65d7bdd49a7b065df88-s1.jpg "Mark Turner (left) told JazzSet, \"I consider myself an economical player, not at the top of my voice on every song no matter what, and Paul [Motian] is like that.\"")
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January 19, 2012 The late Paul Motian plays drums on this set from the Village Vanguard, his favorite room.
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June 21, 2011 He's likely the most influential saxophonist of his generation. Hear a recording of a live concert.
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February 15, 2011 The collective of Mark Turner, Larry Grenadier and Jeff Ballard plays with open, soaring grooves.
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February 2, 2011 The busy sideman has made time to lead his core group for more than 10 years. Hear a live recording.
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September 23, 2009 A career sideman who happens to be a modern master drummer, Hart steps into the leader's chair.
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March 11, 2009 The Venezuelan pianist presents his modern Latin jazz with help from saxophonist Mark Turner.
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April 14, 2008 Hear the jazz guitarist make his debut as a leader at the storied West Village enclave.
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March 23, 2009 Five of today's leading jazz tenor saxophonists each has his own take on the shape of jazz to come.
