Kyle Turner Biography

"People want to be IMPACTED by music. It's a fact.

Yes music has its more functional and even therapudic side. But the original purpose of music, beside specifically to bring glory to its Creator, was to impact people. Kyle Turner's music impacts people. It is both passionate and reflective. It is both "old" and youthful. It is both raw and refined.

Kyle Turner's soul is exposed in every note he plays. And that's the way music was intended to be! "

Kirk Whalum

"Experiencing a Kyle Turner performance or recording is symbolic of seeing and hearing a Saturn V rocket on takeoff. The fire and unbridled energy he displays is only harnessed by the inner passions of his spititual self as a musician. He can shift gears in a heartbeat, while taking his listeners on a melodic, whimsical and sensuous carpet ride into fantasy land. His sound can be bold and funky, while his melodic grooves can be captivating and filled with intimate desires. "

Sheldon Nunn
Jus Jazz Preservation Society

Jazz show host, Sunday Morning Jazz, Austin, Texas
by Jabari Warfield

"Having known and worked with Kyle Turner for the last 10 years, I'm glad to see that he has continued to do so well in this industry.

KT3 has some great tracks; Evening Falls and The Miracle Of Love are two songs that I feature on my show. Ballads such as Ballerina Girl and The Way Of Love, Mr. Turner makes sure you feel his spirit and soul.KT3 is truly a great CD. Grab it for yourself, and see why I make it a part of my radio show on a weekly basis."

Kyle Turner
A creative and innovative artist, Kyle Turner has warmed many hearts with the sultry musical notes on his saxophone. Kyle was born in Houston, Texas and began his career as a saxophonist at a young age.

Under the direction of Algernon Jones in Middle School and James P. Mosely and Alan Beverly at M.B.Smiley High School, he was quickly established as one of the most exciting young saxophonist in the Houston area. When Kirk Whalum took Kyle on as a protege, Kyle's music took on a more serious note.
During his college years at Jackson State University and Texas Southern University, Kyle won numerous awards. His college years afforded him the opportunity to develop his natural talent and abilities for music, especially in all areas of jazz.

The transition from college to the professional arena was an engaging but challenging phase of Kyle's career. Kyle learned to intensify his performances and let the music move through him, taking his audiences along with him on a spiritual journey.

As a result Kyle's fan base began to grow nationally and by the 1990's Kyle was performing regularly. People were plugged into this "rising saxist with the sexy sound " as described by one critic. Kyle's range of music stretches from Straight Ahead Jazz, Fusion, R/B, Gospel, Blues and Smooth Jazz. Kyle has performed with such artists as: Kirk Whalum, Johnnie Taylor, Debarge, Bobby Lyle, Chris Walker, Peter White, Conrad Johnson, Michael Ward, Bob Baldwin, Marion Meadows, Ken Navarro, Howard Hewitt, Joe Carmouche, Dave Marcellin, Derek Bordeaux, Kim Waters, Jeff Kashiwa, Joe Sample, Ronnie Laws, Ray Fuller, Kerry Wilkins, Hubert Laws and Luther Vandross just to name a few.

His performance with Luther Vandross is documented on the "Luther Vandross Live at Wembly" video and DVD. Kyle has also been a featured soloist on recordings with various artists such as: Michael Ward, Kerry Wilkins, Pamela Hart, Thomas Hughes , Howard Harris, Abundant Life Cathedral, Joe Carmouche, Sean McLemore, Dave Marcellin, Derek Bordeaux, Rosalyn McDuffie, Patrick Green, Corey Stoot, Fingerprints, Derrick Edmondson, Blue Orleans, Derek Dabbs and Morgan Bouldin.

His musical journey has taken him all over the world. In 1990, he moved to Austin, Texas where he released his first CD "It's Time" (1992 ) and his second CD "Sincerely Yours" (1995). In 1996 Kyle moved to Los Angeles where he established himself as one of the busiest saxophonist in Southern California.

Recently relocating back to his hometown of Houston, Kyle released his third CD "KT3" (2002) on his own record label Lykyla Entertainment Group. Kyle has reinvented himself to take his music and career to new horizons. He is continuing to record, produce and compose music for various projects including plays and movies. Kyle is also extremely active in promoting jazz and creating opportunities for jazz musicians in Houston and beyond. He is also busy taking young musicians under his wing to encourage and develop their talents. Kyle is definitely a craftsman as he enthralls, enhances and captivates music lovers everywhere he goes.
To hear him is to experience him.