Veteran Nashville stage and studio musician, Ivory Joe Turley, has been groovin that rockin soulful backbeat all his life. By the time he was fourteen, In Lexington, Kentucky, Joe was wearing a zoot suit, blowing the sax , romancing his harp and burning up the piano in juke box joints on the wrong side of the tracks. Its in his blood. His grandfather, Daddy Red, was a well-known big band leader. He mentored Joe on harmonica as a child and lovingly left Joe the very sax he plays today.
On from Kentucky, through the United States, and overseas, Joes been ticklin those ivories ever since. You may have seen him alive and jivin on Austin City Limits, Nashville Now or sittin in at the Blue Note in the Big Apple. Hes toured with Leon Russell & Edgar Winter, Willie & Waylon, Dolly Parton, Vassar Clements and a host of other fabulous artists covering many musical genres.
His latest album, Over The Horizon, maintains an undeniable groove and stream of positive energy throughout. Joes lifelong musical influences fuse together like elements in a raw gem. His soulful vocal presence and the obvious influence of black blues and jazz in his music gives irony to his nickname "Ivory" Joe.
Masterfully crafted and honest songs (seven are co-written with Grammy winner Jeff Silbar) speak to your heart and soul.
Joe Turley's Profile
Recording Artist... Debut Album: "WHEN THE JITTERBUG BITES"
New Album:"OVER THE HORIZON"
Musician:Piano, Sax, Harp, Guitar
Vocalist and Lyricist
Bandleader: Junction
Bandleader: Ivory Joe and the Midnight Howlers
Tours or Recordings
Dolly Parton
Leon Russell & Edgar Winter
Waylon Jennings & Willie Nelson
Dick Clark's American Bandstand
Sweethearts of the Rodeo
Radney Foster
Margo Smith
Shelly West
Bobby Bare
Vassar Clements
Ray Sawyer & Dr. Hook
The Excello Legends
Shirelles
Various Other Performers
Songs Published With
Sony Tree Music
Warner Bros Music
T.M.I.
ATV Music
Blendingwell Music
Television and Film
Nashville Now
Austin City Limits
Hee Haw
PBS
Played on Various Soundtracks
Concerts/ Events For:
Sony Music
The Cumberland
Bell South
Rexall
Tennessee Performing Arts Center
Sisken Foundation
AFLAC
Opryland Hotel
The Hermitage Hotel
Texaco
Vanderbilt University
Chatten, Inc
Tennessee Bankers Assoc.
Belle Meade Mansion
National Hospice
Kingston
Hampton Suites
Tennessee Public Schools
Goodyear
Harrahs
Numerous Other Clients
Alumnus: Berklee College of Music - Boston MA
Joe's current CD "Over the Horizon", and first CD " When the Jitterbug Bites"
are available for purchase at
JOE, THINKING OF YOU MY SWEET FRIEND AND SENDING MANY WISHES YOUR WAY FOR A VERY HAPPY JULY 4TH !!! I HOPE YOU ENJOY THE HOLIDAY AND THE BIG LONG HOLIDAY WEEKEND. MY HOPES ARE THAT YOU WILL NOT ONLY REMEMBER OUR TROOPS (PAST AND PRESENT) DURING THIS VERY SPECIAL HOLIDAY BUT ALSO SAY A SPECIAL PRAYER FOR THEM. I HOPE YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL HOLIDAY WEEKEND AND I HOPE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO REST, RELAX, HAVE LOTS OF FUN, ENJOY YOURSELF AND BE ABLE TO SPEND GOOD QUALITY TIME WITH YOUR LOVED ONES, YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS MY WONDERFUL FRIEND. PLEASE ENJOY YOURSELF BUT MOST OF ALL TAKE CARE AND BE SAFE !!!! LOVE & HUGGSSS & BLESSINGS ........ BONNIE
JOE, SENDING MANY WISHES YOUR WAY FOR A VERY HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND. I HOPE YOU GET TO GET OUT AND ENJOY YOURSELF AND HAVE SOME FUN. I HOPE YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SPEND TIME WITH FAMILY, FRIENDS AND LOVED ONES THIS HOLIDAY WEEKEND. TAKE CARE AND HAVE A GREAT TIME !!! REST, RELAX & ENJOY !!! PLEASE BE SAFE AND PLEASE REMEMBER OUR LOVED ONES WHO HAVE OR ARE CURRENTLY SERVING OUR COUNTRY. GOD BLESS YOU MY WONDERFUL FRIEND. SENDING LOVE AND BEST WISHES YOUR WAY ALWAYS. LOVE & HUGGSSS & BLESSINGS ........ BONNIE
Hey there! Just want to stop by and say hi and wish you a great week!! If you get a chance to check out my new song "I Didn't Know" please let me know what you think!!! Thanks!! :-)
Hi Joe! I checked out your pg,Wow! You go man! You're very talented. I Like Your songs.Stop by anytime, LOVE to hear from my Nashville Friends! I use to live in Nashville.But Hey I'll be back Baby!ha!Take Care & Keep in touch,Tammy Wood, Music Publisher & owner of Home Town Hero's Publishing,BMI,Tx
Hey you! Guess what?!? I have new music right now. Fresh outa the studio!You may have heard some of these live or ya might have heard the worktape. Now listen to the final mastered studio copies and get a sneak peak into my new album Open Season RIGHT NOW! Check out my new songs ( Haven't Got The Time, Coal Miners Note(studio Version),and Open Season)
LISTEN LOVE IT <3 COMMENT :)
Keep an eye out for my new singles on iTunes! and get ready to request request request at a local radio station near you!!!
Since you’re one of my friends… I thought you'd want to know- I’m starring on a TV show on CMT in August! To get all the details, enter your email address on my red & brown email sign up box on my MySpace page!. I’m psyched about being on it and I have a feeling you’ll love the TV show! Ha! Sage Keffer . com
Joe, It was so great to meet you at the Bluebird Cafe this past Monday. My friend Jamie and I talked to you after the open mic night. Thanks for your encouragement.
Hi JOE!! I hope things are well for you. I have been SOO busy trying to stay WARM on this island...HA!HA! Seriously it is COLD!! Don't be a stranger!!! Hope to see you soon!~!
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