Stanley Turrentine

25/08/2024 59 min
Stanley Turrentine

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Episode Synopsis

Tenor saxophonist Stanley Turrentine was one of the most soulful and versatile musicians in jazz. And for much of his long career, he played music on his own terms – crossing musical boundaries often in the face of criticism. Whether playing a tune that cries out for lost love or celebrates the joy of living, Stanley’s expressions were always straight from the heart. As part of the Peabody Award-winning documentary series “Jazz Profiles,” this episode about Stanley Turrentine was produced in 2000 by Njemile C. Jones and narrated by the show host Nancy Wilson. The “Jazz Profiles” shows – nearly 200 of them – are part of the Tim Owens Jazz & Broadcast Collection at the University of North Texas Music Library. In a partnership with Tim and UNTML, we’ve picked a handful of noteworthy shows to share with you. You can find more “Jazz Profiles” shows at the UNT Music Library’s Jazz Syndicate (www.library.unt.edu/jazzsyndicate), and learn more about 32 Bar Blues' clothing collection and commitment to the arts at 32barblues.com

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