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Live Review

Bert Turetzky & Friends: San Diego, CA May 26, 2011

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Bert Turetzky and Friends Dizzy's San Diego, CA May 26, 2011 Bertram Turetzky might well be considered the Godfather of San Diego contrabass. He has mentored many of the area's top players, like Bob Magnusson, Mark Dresser, and Rob Thorsen, to name a few. Even though he's retired from teaching since 2003, Turetzky remains active, if selective about gigs. His Dizzy's concert was a relatively rare example of Turetzky the performer, ...

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Extended Analysis

Bert Turetzky / George Lewis / Vinny Golia: Triangulation II

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Bert Turetzky / George Lewis / Vinny GoliaTriangulation 11Kadima Collective2010 The trio at work here consists of three giants of improvised music. On trombone, George Lewis has few peers; multi-instrumentalist Vinny Golia has been a rock of the Los Angeles free-jazz scene for over 30 years; and contrabassist Bert Turetzky has a lifetime of cutting edge experience to contribute. The music on Triangulation II is more than just a record of three ...

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Album Review

Bert Turetzky / Mike Wofford: Transition & Transformation

Read "Transition & Transformation" reviewed by Farrell Lowe


Within seconds of hearing the opening strains of this album, it's obvious that Bert Turetzky and Mike Wofford are serious cats. At once visceral, studied, and passionate, the music leaps out of the speakers like a force of nature. Even when they cover tunes by Monk, Mingus, or Oscar Pettiford, the results are startlingly original. They avoid a common pitfall of virtuosity--although they are definitely expert players, they aren't hung up on sheer technique. Like all great players, they understand ...

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Bert Turetzky and Mark Dresser in concert Together!

Bert Turetzky and Mark Dresser in concert Together!

Source: All About Jazz

*****FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE***** SIDE A/B # 6 FEATURING BERT TURETZKY AND MARK DRESSER This press release is sent to inform you of the upcoming concerts (March 26 in L.A. and April 1, 2005 in San Diego) at L.A. Harbor College Lira Concert Series and Dizzy's (San Diego) which will feature new compositions by performer/composer Alan Lechusza and showcase two legendary bass players; Bert Turetzky and Mark Dresser. The music straddles the lines between avant-classical music and rock n' roll. ...

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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

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Kadima Collective
2011

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Transition &...

Nine Winds Records
2003

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