Stanley Turrentine
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Tenor saxophonist Stanley Turrentine was one of the most soulful and versatile musicians in jazz. And for much of his long career, he played music on his own terms – crossing musical boundaries often in the face of criticism. Whether playing a tune that cries out for lost love or celebrates the joy of living, Stanley’s expressions were always straight from the heart. As part of the Peabody Award-winning documentary series “Jazz Profiles,” this episode about Stanley Turrentine was produce...
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