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Morgan Turner

Morgan Turner is a Chicago-based bassist and composer. She received her Bachelor of Music from Northern Illinois University, where she had the opportunity to study privately with professors Marlene Rosenberg, Geof Bradfield, and Bobby Broom. Morgan was selected to be a part of the Women in Jazz Organization 2023 mentorship program, during which she was mentored by composer Ayn Inserto.  She currently leads her own quartet, is a member of jazz quintet IRIS, and is an active sidewoman in Chicago.

IRIS

Label: Shifting Paradigm Records
Released: 2024
Track listing: Easy Does It; Cece and the Rabbit; Contemplation; Fragment Fracture; If Only For A Moment; February 4th; On The Sunny Side Of The Street; The Challenge.

IRIS: IRIS

by Glenn Astarita
May 3, 2024

IRIS is a self-titled debut, encapsulating the vibrant spirit of Chicago's jazz scene. The ensemble, composed of Arman Sangalang (tenor saxophone), Kirby Fellis (trombone), Austyn Menk (piano), Morgan Turner (bass) and Paul Barrilles (drums and cymbals), marries the rich traditions of hard bop and post-bop with a fresh, contemporary outlook. The album opens with ...