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In a career that spans two decades and encompasses a broad array of musical ventures, saxophonist Mark Turner has emerged as a towering presence in the jazz community. With a distinctive, personal tone, singular improvisational skills and an innovative, challenging compositional approach, he’s earned a far-reaching reputation as one of jazz’s most original and influential musical forces. A New York Times profile of Turner titled “The Best Jazz Player You’ve Never Heard” called him “possibly jazz’s premier player,” noting his reputation amongst his peers and his influential stature in the jazz world. 2013 finds Turner entering an exciting new creative phase, with his varied talents showcased on a variety of notable new recording projects

Album

Patternmaster

By Mark Turner

Label: ECM Records
Released: 2026
Track listing: 1. "Patternmaster" 2. "Trece Ocho" 3. "It Very Well May Be" 4. "Lehman's Lair" 5. "The Happiest Man on Earth" 6. "Supersister"

Album

Tomorrow Is Today

By Joe Martin

Label: Giant Step Arts
Released: 2026
Track listing: The Fencer; Lioness; 1946; Harvest; Tomorrow Is Today; Safe.

Song of the Day

The Fencer

October 12, 2026

Album: Tomorrow Is Today
By Joe Martin
Label: Giant Step Arts
Released: 2026
Duration: 11:31

News: Performance / Tour

Smoke Jazz Club Announces September 2026 Line-up Highlighted By Two Of Today’s Leading Trombonists And Mark Turner Quartet’s Album Release Show

July 30, 2026

SMOKE Jazz Club announced an exciting line-up for September 2026. The month kickstarts with a longtime SMOKE audience favorite: pianist George Cables leading his Quartet with soulful vocalist Sarah Elizabeth Charles (Sep 2-6). For two consecutive weeks, a pair of master trombonists lead their respective sextets: Steve Davis (Sep 9-13) followed by Steve Turre (Sep 16-20). ...

Article: Live Review

Merano Jazz Festival And Academy 2026

by Giuseppe Segala
July 29, 2026

Merano Jazz Festival and Academy 2026 Varie sedi 14-19 luglio 2026 I tre appuntamenti concertistici di MeranOjazz dedicati alla scena internazionale e le masterclass dell'Academy didattica erano quest'anno particolarmente sostanziosi. D'altra parte, nel 2026 si festeggiavano sia il trentennale del Jazzfestival nella cittadina termale, che il venticinquesimo anno dell'attività formativa, fondata ...

Article: Album Review

The Phoenix Trio: Tomorrow Is Today

Read "Tomorrow Is Today" reviewed by Alberto Bazzurro

by Alberto Bazzurro
July 22, 2026

Registrato all'Ornithology di Brooklyn a fine marzo 2025, questo album è l'esatto ritratto di una generazione (o meglio di una costola della stessa) che ha sposato la causa di un jazz molto ritorto sul passato adattandogli un suono--con tutte le virgolette del caso--contemporaneo. Un suono scuro, pastoso, concentrato, a sua volta un po' ritorto su sé ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Willy Rodriguez, Mark Turner, and Emma Rawicz

by Jerome Wilson
July 15, 2026

The featured musicians in this episode include Willy Rodriguez, Mark Turner, Chris Connor, and Emma Rawicz. Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of Henry Threadgill & Air (Mosaic) 00:00 Chris Connor “Trouble is a Man" from This is Chris (Bethlehem) 00:58 Tiziana ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Gerry Hemingway, OM and Perelman/Sharp/Baptista

by Maurice Hogue
June 29, 2026

It doesn't matter which side of the Atlantic Ocean you consider when talking about master drummer Gerry Hemingway, he is highly respected as one of the most creative drummers ever. Now making his home in Altbüron, Switzerland, Hemingway's focus tends to be on European projects, like his latest Live at Bau 4 with his quartet of ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

New Music From Altin Sencalar, Tyshawn Sorey, The Phoenix Trio And More

by Bob Osborne
June 25, 2026

This playlist maps a fascinating journey through the global landscape of modern jazz, effortlessly balancing vibrant tradition with daring exploration. Rich Afro-Cuban rhythms and soulful hard-bop grooves sit comfortably alongside cerebral avant-garde structures and cinematic, atmospheric textures. Moving seamlessly from intimate, reflective piano melodies to expansive, free-flowing improvisations, the collection showcases a diverse mix of established ...