Turkuaz (band)

Turkuaz is an American funk band based in Brooklyn, New York.[1]

History

Turkuaz originally formed out of Boston's Berklee College of Music scene in 2008 and after moving to New York City, they launched their self-titled debut album in 2011.[2] Within the same year, they also released their sophomore album, Zerbert. Their third album Future 86 was released in 2014 and their fourth album Digitionium in 2015.[3][4] Their most recent studio album, Life in the City, came out on September 28, 2018.[5]

The band did three performances of the music of Paul McCartney and Wings with original band member Denny Laine in 2018.[6]

In 2020 Turkuaz released their first live concert film entitled None's a Ton, along with an audio soundtrack.[7]

After collaborating with Jerry Harrison of Talking Heads in the studio, Turkuaz was asked to participate in a 40th anniversary tour celebrating Remain in Light with Harrison and guitarist Adrian Belew. Though the tour has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is set to resume in 2021.[8][9]

Discography

Albums

  • 2011: Turkuaz
  • 2011: Zerbert
  • 2014: Future 86
  • 2015: Digitonium
  • 2018: Life in the City

Singles & EPs

  • 2015: Stereochrome (EP)
  • The New Master Sounds/Turkuaz – "The Rules"/"On the Border" (7”. LTD)
  • 2019: Kuadrochrome (EP)

References
  1. "Turkuaz". The New Yorker. Retrieved 2020-08-24.
  2. "Spotlight: Turkuaz". Relix Media. 2015-12-11. Retrieved 2020-08-15.
  3. Sandy, Eric. "Funk Orchestra: Brooklyn's Nine-Piece Turkuaz Will Get You Dancing with their Latest Album". Cleveland Scene. Retrieved 2020-08-24.
  4. "Brooklyn Funk Band Turkuaz Plays Covington Ahead of Talking Heads Tribute Dates with Jerry Harrison, Adrian Belew". CityBeat Cincinnati. Retrieved 2020-08-24.
  5. Chase, Adam. "Microphone Check: Interview With Shira Elias of Turkuaz – NYS Music". Retrieved 2020-09-11.
  6. "Turkuaz Announces Paul McCartney & Wings Tribute In New Orleans". JamBase. Retrieved 2020-09-19.
  7. "None's A Ton: Dani & Dave Brandwein On Turkuaz's First Concert Film, "Tying A Bow" On This Era Of The Band [Interview]". L4LM. 2019-09-05. Retrieved 2020-09-12.
  8. Greene, Andy (2020-01-13). "Talking Heads Guitarist Jerry Harrison on His 2020 'Remain in Light' Anniversary Tour". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2020-08-15.
  9. Sherman, Jessica. "Turkuaz share videos of Beatles "Rain," "Here Comes the Sun" and more – NYS Music". Retrieved 2020-09-17.
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