Paul Turner (bassist)
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.jpg) Turner performing with Jamiroquai in 2011 | |
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| Born | 11 March 1968 London, England |
| Origin | Sunderland, England |
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| Instrument(s) | Bass |
| Years active | 1987–present |
Paul Turner (born 11 March 1968 in Sunderland)[1] is an English musician who has been the bassist of the jazz-funk band Jamiroquai since 2005.
Music career[edit]
Turner joined the jazz-funk band Jamiroquai in 2005 and has co-written, recorded and performed live with the band ever since. As well as Jamiroquai, he is known for playing with Annie Lennox over a number of years. He formed the soulful jazz/ funk band Trioniq with Jamiroquai bandmate Rob Harris and Iwan VanHetten.
Other recording and/or live credits include Tina Turner, Bryan Ferry, Tom Jones, Seal and George Michael .
He has played with a number of soul & R&B singers such as Omar, Lamont Dozier and Mica Paris, and jazz-funk names like Brother Strut, Down to the Bone and Jeff Lorber, plus a long list of UK Pop bands as a recording musician and live performer.
Musical style and equipment[edit]
Turner mainly uses basses built by Tom Stenback or vintage Fenders including a 1966 Fender Jazz, 1963 Fender Precision and a number of similarly styled instruments. For amplification he uses Aguilar amps and cabinets.
References[edit]
- ^ "Paul Turner – Jamiroquai (BGM Issue 28)". Retrieved 29 April 2012.
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