About Me
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, Bleu 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.Relocating back to his hometown of Houston, Kyle released his third CD "KT3" (2003) 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. He has been touring with Regina Belle since 2004. 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.
