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"Small Wonder" by the Brad Turner is the #1 Record at Jazz Radio

Maximum Jazz is proud to announce the new release “Small Wonder” by the Brad Turner Quartet is currently the number one recording at jazz radio across the country. Released in-stores across Canada on October 30, 2007 via the Maximum Jazz label and EMI Music, Small Wonder has held the number 1 and 2 spots on the Earshot and ChartAttack charts respectively since Dec 18, 2007.

Brad Turner's phenomenal talents as a trumpeter, pianist, drummer and composer make him one of Canadas most-in-demand musicians. As a leader, Brad has released five albums:
* 2005 | Brad Tuner Quartet | What Is
* 2004 | Brad Turner Trio | Question The Answer
* 1999 | Brad Turner Quartet | Live At The Cellar
* 1998 | Brad Turner Quartet | There and Back

Other artistic awards include multiple National Jazz Awards for Jazz Trumpeter of the Year (1999), Jazz Composer of the Year (2000 & 2002) and Musician of the Year (2005). In 2006 Brad was awarded the coveted Canada Council Victor Lynch-Staunton Prize for excellence in musical achievement.

In addition recognizing his work as the founder of the internationally acclaimed electric jazz group Metalwood, Brad took home Juno Awards for Best Contemporary Jazz Album in 1997 and again in 1998.





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