Mark Turner: Ballad Session – A Classic Jazz CD Collection

Product Information

• UPC: 093624763123
• Product Type: Compact Disc (Digital Audio)
• Title: Mark Turner – Ballad Session
• Catalog Number: 093624763123
• Label: Warner Bros. Records Inc. (a Time Warner Company)
• Distributor: Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S. and WEA International Inc. for the world outside the U.S.
• Manufacturing: Made in Germany by Warner Music Manufacturing Europe
• Recorded: Direct to 2-track by James Farber
• Produced by: Matt Pierson

Overview

Mark Turner: Ballad Session is a refined collection of jazz ballads that showcases the lyrical improvisational skills and expressive tone of acclaimed tenor saxophonist Mark Turner. This album shines with a series of deeply emotive interpretations, presenting a blend of standards and contemporary tunes that resonate with both jazz aficionados and new listeners alike.

Featuring timeless pieces such as “I Loves You Porgy” and “Skylark,” the album captures a meditative and intimate ambiance. With its carefully crafted arrangements and masterful execution, Ballad Session offers listeners an immersive journey into the introspective heart of modern jazz. The recording, made direct to 2-track, preserves the purity of the live performance, allowing Turner’s warm tone and improvisational brilliance to stand front and center.

Track Listing

1. I Loves You Porgy – 5:41
2. Some Other Time – 5:27
3. Nefertiti – 5:43
4. Skylark – 5:55
5. No More – 2:53
6. All Or Nothing At All – 5:18
7. Visions – 5:08
8. Alone And I – 8:03
9. Late Lament – 6:00
10. Jesus Maria – 4:39

Product Features

Audio & Production Quality

• Recording Technique: Captured direct to 2-track by award-winning engineer James Farber, ensuring an authentic, live-in-the-studio sound.
• Sound: The album features a warm, natural tone that highlights Mark Turner’s lyrical improvisations, dynamic interplay, and subtle nuances—a perfect balance of studio clarity and live performance spontaneity.
• Genre: Modern Jazz Ballads with elements of post-bop.

Musical Personnel & Contributions

• Mark Turner: Tenor Saxophone – Renowned for his thoughtful phrasing and inventive improvisation.
• Production Team:
  • Produced by Matt Pierson, whose discerning ear for detail and musicality brings out the intimate qualities of each performance.
  • Engineered by James Farber, whose direct-to-2-track recording method captures the immediacy and emotion of the session.

Packaging & Presentation

• Design: The CD packaging reflects a classic yet modern aesthetic consistent with the sophisticated jazz experience.
• Insert: Includes a booklet with liner notes that provide insights into the session, background on the repertoire, and reflections on the improvisational approach that defines the album.
• Label Identity: Issued under Warner Bros. Records Inc. and part of the Warner Bros. JazzSpace series, ensuring premier quality in jazz recording and presentation.

Interesting Facts

• Intimate and Timeless:
  Ballad Session is celebrated for its intimate approach to jazz balladry. Turner’s ability to convey deep emotion and subtle musical storytelling makes the album a perennial favorite among jazz enthusiasts.

• Direct Recording Method:
  The choice to record direct to 2-track offers a “live-in-the-studio” quality, preserving every nuance of the performance without the interference of post-production overdubbing.

• Repertoire Selection:
  The song choices span enduring standards and artful reinterpretations of contemporary material, reflecting Turner’s commitment to exploring the broad expressive landscape of the jazz ballad.

• Critical Acclaim:
  The album has been lauded for its understated elegance and innovative approach, reinforcing Mark Turner’s reputation as one of modern jazz’s most insightful tenor saxophonists.

Publishers

This recording is the property of Warner Bros. Records Inc., a Time Warner Company. All rights reserved. Unauthorized copying, public performance, or broadcasting of this recording in any form is strictly prohibited by copyright law.

Warner Bros. Records Inc.
2500 Warner Blvd., Burbank, CA 91505-4894
75 Rocknferer Pizza, New York, NY 10019-6908 (For U.S.)
For the rest of the world: WEA International Inc.

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