MOVIN'
Al Turner

MEGAWAVE Records MEGW 0282

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Bassist Al Turner "The Burner" is an A-List side man in constant demand, regularly playing with Kem, Earl Klugh, and Bob James. In this solo debut, it is no surprise that he features several of his friends including Everette Harp, Earl Klugh, Paul Jackson, Jr., and Oleta Adams. Mixed by Ken Freeman, this Smooth Jazz statement demands repeated listening. This studio recording includes original compositions and collaborations Stop Watch, Bassin', and the title track, all due to get attention at radio and beyond. Al has performed hundreds of live shows internationally to warmly responsive audiences, and listeners to this project will also find themselves Movin' with Al Turner and friends.

 

 

 

1. Stop Watch (featuring Everette Harp)

Written by Al Turner & Randy Scott (FreNotes Publishing ASCAP / Scott Jam Publishing ASCAP)

Al Turner: Bass, Keyboards & Percussion

Ron Otis: Drums

Randy Scott: Keyboards, Horns

DeSabata Robinson: Guitar

Everette Harp: Saxophone

 

2. Bassin' (featuring Paul Jackson, Jr.)

Written by Al Turner & Dana Davis (FreNotes Publishing ASCAP / Psuche ASCAP)

Al Turner: Bass

Ron Otis: Drums

Dana Davis: Keyboards

Mark Whitsett: Percussion

Paul Jackson, Jr.: Guitar

 

3. Movin'

Written by Al Turner & Charles Scales (FreNotes Publishing ASCAP / CGS Music ASCAP)

Al Turner: Bass, Drums & Percussion

Charles Scales: Keyboards & Flute

 

4. It's Good To Have Friends

Written by Al Turner & Leroy Hyter (FreNotes Publishing ASCAP / Hyter Music BMI)

Al Turner: Bass, Keyboards, Drums & Percussion

Leroy Hyter: Keyboards

DeSabata Robinson: Guitar

Failon L. Turner: Guitar

Gloria Ridgeway: Background Vocals

Gracie Ridgeway: Background Vocals

Key Bullard: Background Vocals

 

5. Dreamin'

Written by Al Turner (FreNotes Publishing ASCAP)

Al Turner: Bass, Keyboards & Percussion

Ron Otis: Drums

Vernon Fails: Keyboards

Russell Taylor: Keyboards

DeSabata Robinson: Guitar

 

6. Feelin' Better

Written by Al Turner (FreNotes Publishing ASCAP)

Al Turner: Bass, Keyboards & Percussion

Ron Otis: Drums

Vernon D. Fails: Keyboards

DeSabata Robinson: Guitar

Wayne Gerard: Guitar

 

7. Te Quiero (featuring Earl Klugh)

Written by Al Turner & Randy Scott (FreNotes Publishing ASCAP / Scott Jam Publishing ASCAP)

Al Turner: Bass, Drums & Percussion

Randy Scott: Keyboards

Russell Taylor: Keyboards

Vernon Fails: Piano

Failon L. Turner: Guitar

Earl Klugh: Nylon String Guitar

 

8. Your Will (featuring Oleta Adams)

Written By: Al Turner & Oleta Adams (FreNotes Publishing ASCAP / Sage N' Sun Music BMI)

Al Turner: Bass, Drums, Keyboards & Percussion

Vernon D. Fails: Keyboards

DeSabata Robinson: Guitar

Oleta Adams: Lead & Background Vocals

 

9. I'll Follow You

Written by Al Turner & Russell Taylor (FreNotes Publishing ASCAP)

Al Turner: Bass, Keyboards, Drums & Percussion

Russell Taylor: Keyboards

Vernon Fails: Keyboards

DeSabata Robinson: Guitar

Randy Scott: Saxophone & Horn Arrangement

 

10. Autumn Nights

Written by Al Turner, Randy Scott & Ryan Scott (FreNotes Publishing ASCAP / Scott Jam Publishing ASCAP)

Al Turner: Bass, Keyboards & Percussion

Ron Otis: Drums

Al McKenzie: Keyboards

Randy Scott: Saxophone & Keyboards

Ryan Scott: Background Vocals & Vocal Arrangement

 

11. Forever Love

Written by Vernon D. Fails (DelVon Music Inc. BMI)

Al Turner: Bass, Drums & Percussion

Vernon D. Fails: Keyboards

Paul Jackson, Jr.: Guitar

Lenny Price: Saxophone

Ricky Lawson: Percussion

 

12. Paradise

Written by Al Turner & Vernon D. Fails (FreNotes Publishing ASCAP / DelVon Music Inc. BMI) •

Al Turner: Bass & Keyboards

Ron Otis: Drums

Vernon D. Fails: Keyboards

Mark Whitsett: Percussion

 

Produced by Al Turner

Executive Producers: John Palmer & Al Turner

 

Recorded by Al Turner at Tallat Studios & AT3 Studios

Additional Recording: Studio A / Eric Morgenson, Timbre Entertainment Studios / Randy Scott, Sunrise Recording Studios / Billy Meadows & IV, E-Live Productions / Edgar Wallace, Jr., Masterpiece Studios / Carlos Gunn, L'Amour Studios / Joei Powers

 

Mixed by Ken Freeman at Ken Freeman Productions

Mastered by Steve Vavagiakis at Bangzoom Mastering

Graphic Design by ImageLab

Photography by Don Robbins

Stylist: Theresa Turner

Everette Harp appears courtesy of A440 Music.

 

 

Special Thanks:

I Thank God for His unconditional Love and the many Blessings that He freely gives!!!

To Theresa: Thank you for being the best wife in the world. I love you Buddy.

To Mom & Dad: Thank you for all that you do.

To Alfreda: Thank you for being a great

daughter. I love you baby girl.

To Franklin: Thank you for keeping me up to date.

To my Brothers and Sister (Lionel, Ken & Alfreda): Thank you for your encouragement.

To my Grandmother: Thank you for the words of wisdom.

To Ms. Catherine and the Miller's: Thank you for welcoming me into your family.

To Paul & Bobbie Chambers: Thank you for your friendship.

To the rest of my Family and Friends (you know who you are): Thank you for your support. I Love You All.

 

To all of the talented musicians, singers and engineers who so graciously gave of themselves to make this a reality. I could not have done this without you. Thank you for sharing your gifts.

 

To: Earl Klugh, Bob James, Oleta Adams, Kem, Everette Harp and the many other artists that I have been Blessed to share the stage, studios and airwaves with. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your musical journey.

 

To: Paul Allen, Ortheia Barns, Quentin Baxter, Raysee Biggs, Hersal Boone, Tim Bowman, Key Bullard, Buster, Rick Callaway, Bill Curry, Dana Davis, Al Duncan, Gene Dunlap, Vernon Fails, Ken Freeman, Wayne Gerard, Blair Glover, Harold Goode, Carlos Gunn, Toya Hankins, Perry Hughes, Leroy Hyter, Paul Jackson, Jr., Gil Johnson, Rickey Lawson, Danny Leak, David Lee, Bobby Lyle, Al McKenzie, David McMurray, Billy Meadows, Brian O'Neal, Marion Orr, Ron Otis, Ray Parker, Jr., Mike Powell, Lenny Price, Gloria Ridgeway, Paul Riser, Carl Robinson, DeSabata Robinson, Lin Roundtree, Bill Rowe, Charles Scales, Millie Scott, Randy Scott, Ryan Scott, Don Shaw, Timothy Slaughter, Ed Stone, Russell Taylor, John Vitale, Denise Waichunas, Edgar Wallace, Jr., Dave Ward, Rick Wheeler, Mark Whitsett, Alexander Zonjic: You are all the best at what you do.

 

To: Ken Smith (Ken Smith Basses & Strings), Dave & Judy Norschow (Eden Electronics), Thomas Scarbee (Scarbee Sampling Libraries), Dino Fiumara (BSX Electric Upright Basses), Peter Janis (Radial Engineering), Don & Ryan (Lowdown Sound): Thank you for your continual support and for making the best musical equipment in the world.

 

To: Alex Al, Jay Anderson, Darryl Anders, Ralph Armstrong, Victor Bailey, Dave Beasley, Gil Benman, Kern Brantley, J.V. Collier, Melvin Davis, Nathan East, Andrew Ford, Gary Grainger, Roland Guerin, Reggie Hamilton, Fred Hammond, Hajime Hirose, Keith Horne, Bob Hurst, Anthony Jackson, Chris Jisi, Lamont Johnson, Kidd, Larry Kimpel, Dennis Michaels, Byron Miller, Marcus Miller, Rickey Minor, Theo Otis, Terrence Palmer, John Patitucci, Peanut, Chuck Rainey, Rawn Randell, Brandon Rose, James Ross, Tony Smith, Wayman Tisdale, Gerald Veasley, Freddie Washington, Nathan Watts, Victor Wooten and the rest of my "Bassin' Buddies" all over the world, you know who you are. Keep the low end bumpin'.

 

To John Palmer and Megawave Records: Thank you for believing in this project.

 

To the late James Jamerson, Sr. who inspired me to play bass: May your spirit live on.

 

To anyone that I may have forgotten: Thank You!!!

 

"It's Good To Have Friends"

 

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