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Demetrius "DJ" Turner Up-and-Coming Saxophonist

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Demetrius "DJ" Turner II
Ongoing series to provide a vital youth perspective to both established artists and future stars.

We've all heard comments about jazz being “the music of old men," and an art form with a questionable future. Then along comes young Demetrius “DJ" Turner II, whose performances have garnered the admiration of thousands, before he's even old enough to drive a car!

Jazz enthusiasts lucky enough to hear him play such old school classics as “Take Five," “'Round Midnight," and “Georgia On My Mind" frequently comment that “he doesn't play like a kid--he plays like a man!" Turner's prodigious talent and demonstrated commitment should give everyone reason to have confidence in the future of jazz.

As part of an ongoing series to provide a vital youth perspective to both established artists and the stars of the future, 15 year-old saxophonist Mikayla Gilbreath interviews fellow teenager, Demetrius “DJ" Turner II, who has already accomplished more in a few short years than some do in a lifetime.

Check out the latest Mikayla's Totally Jazz column, Demetrius “DJ" Turner II: Hope For The Future at AAJ today!

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