I freelance as a soloist, composer, producer, teacher and play with many groups. My music making tools include a 1920's Fischer baby grand piano, Korg Triton Extreme, Oberheim Eclipse controller, Roland VK-8 organ, 76 Fender Rhodes, Hammond M3 organ, Leslie 125, EMU Vintage Pro rack, Lexicon MPX 500 effects processor, Digitech RDS 1900 digital delay system, Roland KC-550 amp, Behringer K1800FX Ultratone amp, Motion Sound Pro 3TM rotary horn.
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"Brian’s classical training shines through on each and every one of his tracks and the diversity of his music crosses the boundaries of most genres. It would be as well defined in the top 10 classical chart, as much as it would sit comfortably on the next blockbuster movie soundtrack. His musical approach is not only sophisticated, with barely a note out of place, but his melodies will leave you feeling nostalgic." ~Reviewcentre.com.......................................
15 year old Brian performs Dino's arrangement of "How Majestic Is Your Name" on local television in Akron, OH...
Jim Brickman, George Winston, Liz Story, Yann Tiersen, Marcus Loeber, Yanni, Keith Jarrett, Starr Parodi, Alessandra Celletti, Jeff Bjorck, Kurt Bestor, Jo Davidson, Bradley Sowash, Dax Johnson, Joe Bongiorno, Scott Davis, Louis Landon, Gary Girouard, Catherine Marie Charlton, Michael Dulin, Michael Gettel, Chuck Brown, Cesure Picco, Amy Lauren, Lyle Mays, Bruce Hornsby, Rebecca Kragnes, Iris Litchfield, Stevan Cravis, Keith Phillips, Sharon Cooper, Solomon Keal, Wayne Gratz, Vicky Emerson, Rick Seaton, Stephan Moccio, Joe Yamada, Esteban Ramirez, Micah Page, Michael Whalen, Alexx Carnathan, Al Semas, Visionsound, Danny Wright, Laura Sullivan, Stanton Lanier, Rebecca Oswald, Christian Calcatelli, Leah Kay, Robin Spielberg, Dominic Silla, Mark Torgeson, Timothy Davey, David Michael Lee, Clay Hilman, Shoshannah...
Brian Turner is quickly rising as one of the most popular pianists of the Southeastern US. This versatile pianist/keyboardist/organist plays just about any style of music you can throw at him. As a soloist and collaborative artist, he has shared the stage and rocked out with many great international artists and bands including: Warren Haynes, Bobby McFerrin, Gene Bertoncini, Allen Vizzutti, John Fedchock, Mac Arnold, Bernie Worrell, Squirrel Nut Zippers members' Je Widenhouse, Reese Grey and Henry Westmoreland, Jeff Sipe, Jim Riggs, Spencer Bohren, Dino Kartsonakis, Vassar Clements, Eric Whitacre, Umphrey's McGee, The Slip, Freekbass, Betty Blowtorch, John Cowan Band, The Big Wu, Red Wanting Blue, Ekoostik Hookah, The Recipe, and others.
Brian has performed for many distinguished patrons including: Boston Pops Maestro Keith Lockhart, Cellist Yo-Yo Ma,
Rock stars Eric Clapton, Jorma Kaukonen (Jefferson Airplane), and Artimus Pyle (Lynard Skynard),
Singer/songwriter Eddy Arnold, Matt Lauer, Katie Couric, Ohio Governor Ted Strickland,
Victor Pisano (film/TV/theater producer and co-owner/founder of the House of Blues),
Judith Belushi Pisano (actress, Saturday Night Live writer, James Belushi's Sister-in-law),
Wolfgang von Weiser (Las Vegas Bellagio Casino's Executive Chef),
Ohio University President's: Vernon Alden, Charles Ping, Robert Glidden and Roderick McDavis. Brian has performed in masterclasses with Olga Kern, Allen Vizutti, John Fedchock and the Jupiter Quartet.
Brian has performed at large venues including Akron's Stan Hywett Hall (with members of the Akron Symphony and Chorus), John S. Knight Center, E.J. Thomas Hall, Quaker Square, Cleveland's Allen Theater at Playhouse Square, Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals football games, LPGA Tour in Columbus, New York City's Symphony Space and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade, Asheville's Biltmore Estate, Grove Park Inn and Diana Wortham Theater, and Brevard's Porter Center. He has performed on live television and radio through performances at the Akron Baptist Temple and with the Akron Youth Symphony.
Currently living in Asheville, NC, Brian's original music has reached a massive audience through internet, radio play and hundreds of podcasts worldwide. He has composed music for children's productions by Walt Disney, Jim Henson and Lucasfilms puppeteer Lisa Sturz and BBC puppeteer/Teletubbies creator Robin Stevens. Brian runs a piano studio of 40 students and performs with the highly successful party band Orange Krush with a busy schedule of gigs throughout the Southeastern US. Brian also freelances and performs with Maddy & The Masterpiece, Mike Barnes, Russ Wilson Orchestra, Dave Albertson Trio, Laditude, Peggy Ratusz, Lauren Jones, Joshua Singleton and others. Brian is the Associate Music Director at Etowah United Methodist Church and is the Programs Chair for the Asheville Area Piano Forum.
Brian received his Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance on a scholarship from Ohio University and has nearly completed his Masters Degree in Piano Performance and Pedagogy on a graduate assistantship from the same institution. He is a recipient of the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award and was selected as the alternate pianist for the 2005 International Association of Jazz Educators Ohio Collegiate jazz ensemble as well as auditioned and earned a spot in the U.S. Navy band, which he declined to pursue other interests.
Brian has toured with many regional and national bands such as Peach Melba, GFE (Granola Funk Express), Orange Krush, and others. Brian's guest keyboard work can be found on many albums.
When not doing all of this, Brian sleeps.
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Again it's been a long time. I'm sorry. How are you? I do read your bulletins and view your pics. They're terrific (your pics)!! I hope we get to meet and/or talk OK? It's been too long. I have yet to check my real e-mail for the newsletter you send out. Stay in touch. I'm making "rounds" on here. Heading off now. I will be back later. Let me know what to do so I could get a copy of your new album autographed like I've wanted for so long. Be well, OK?
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