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- The band has been featured on such outstanding events as Bobfest (formerly the Bob Marley Tour); the Peter Tosh Celebration Tour; the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival; Reggae on the Mississippi, The Louisiana Stage, International Heritage Celebration, which Mr. Turner produced, and many others.
Their original songs have been featured on the NBC and ABC TV shows "Chuck," "Lincoln Heights" and "Supernatural," and in the movie soundtracks "Gutter Punks" 1998, and Destination Jamaica: Rastafarian Dreams, 2004.
Enjoy real New Orleans culture and great Louisiana Reggae/Funk music by
The King of Reggae,
Henry Turner, Jr. and Flavor.
Henry Turner Jr & Flavor!
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Louisiana Reggae/Funk
HENRY TURNER, JR. IS THE PROUD RECIPIENT OF A PUFFIN FOUNDATION GRANT IN MUSIC, 2009.
HENRY TURNER, JR. & FLAVOR ARE SPONSORED BY:
HENRY TURNER, JR. & FLAVOR
LOUISIANA REGGAE/FUNK INFO & BOOKING: Henry Turner, Jr. 225-952-0784 henryturnerjr@gmail.com OREGON COAST BOOKING: Johnny Midnight 541-999-8784 What happens when you mix different people from different backgrounds with different musical styles? When Henry Turner brought together diverse artists with deep love and respect for their own particular genres, he created the unique irie tones of the Louisiana reggae/funk band Henry Turner Jr. & Flavor. The concept for the band started with Turner’s idea to develop a completely new kind of music. He comments, “I consciously wanted an infused sound, one with elements of R&B, reggae and blues, with some jazz chording. His goal was to create a fusion of contemporary and ethnic rhythms that would appeal to a cross section of fans in national and international markets, therefore creating a new musical genre – Louisiana Reggae/Funk.His love of music began at an early age. Early musical influences came from blues and jazz greats B. B. King and George Benson, as well as the hypnotic mellow reggae tones of Bob Marley.
A lead vocalist and guitarist, Turner honed his skills playing in cover bands and on studio recordings. He worked as songwriter, lead vocalist and guitarist with the Crystal band in the 1970s, and some of their original 45 RPMs recorded on the Lotus Land label are now collectors’ items, retailing for up to $250.00-$300.00 each.
In the 1980s, he put his career on hold, working at various record labels, which led him to found Hit City Records, a management and promotion company. As president of Hit City Records, he has managed several successful independent bands and artists. His experiences in the independent music scene eventually inspired him to put a new band together, get back onstage, and write material for this new musical genre.
Joining him on this quest in 1990, was veteran R&B drummer Ronnie Houston, who is considered the senior member of the troupe. Houston, who has toured the United States and Europe since the 1970’s, credits Bobby Powell, James Brown, Buddy Rich and Billy Cobham for his intricate and syncopated drumming style.
Bassist James Turner is also proficient on rhythm guitar, percussion, drums and keyboard. He has played with a number of outstanding musicians during his career, including Stax Records stars Rufus and Carla Thomas. For four and a half years, he backed renowned soul man Al Green.
Personnel:
Henry Turner, Jr. -- Guitar, Lead/Background Vocals
Ronnie Houston -- Drums, Lead/Background Vocals
James Turner – Bass, Lead/Background Vocals
The band has released four highly successful CDs: WILL WORK FOR FOOD AND MONEY, FACING THE MILLENNIUM, 1999, LOUISIANA GUMBO COMBO, 2001, and their latest LOUISIANA FUNK BUFFET, 2007, an upbeat look at the continuance of life and love after Hurricane Katrina. The band debuted the new CD at the New Orleans Jazz Festival, with crowd and radio favorites being “Ugly Man,” “Look My Way” and “Gonna’ Be Alright,” which was featured on the 2009 Southern Soul Sampler, #11, produced by Southern Soul Radio, WMPR 90.1, Jackson, MS.
Upcoming albums include BACK TO THE R&B FUNK and LOUISIANA SOUL which are scheduled to be released on Henry Turner’s own Hit City Record label in December 2009.
In 2005, in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina’s devastation, the Baton Rouge residents were inspired to release two singles: “Give Me Love,” recorded live at Café Negril in New Orleans, and picked up by Hurricane Healing (www.hurricanehealing.us) for its Volume II compilation CD; and “Merry Christmas,” which garnered airplay throughout the United States. Releases in 2006 include “Louisiana Legends and Politricks” and “I Like to Smoke, Smoke, Smoke (but I don’t smoke dope).” In the fall of 2008, the band released as a single the favorite “Ugly Man,” a clever, tongue-in-cheek commentary on love from a man’s perspective, following up with the January 2009 release of “Bangin’ Yo Head Up Against the Wall,” a song with a positive and powerful message. Additional hit singles include “Fat Baby,” “Praising Jah,” “Limbo” and “Family.”
With songs penned by Turner himself, Henry Turner, Jr. & Flavor’s music has been described as … “a sure crowd pleaser.”
The internationally known band tours extensively. Their appearances include the Peter Tosh Celebration Tour with a two City Japan Tour (three Air Force Bases); a fifty city USA Reggae Road Show Tour; a thirty city USA The New Louisiana Legends Tour; and a twenty City US Tour Bob Marley Fest 1997 through 2002 with cities including Ann Arbor, MI, Tucson, AZ , Hampton, VA , Houston, TX, San Antonio, TX, Gulfport, MS, Galveston, TX, New Orleans, LA and Charleston SC.
They have also been featured at the Musik Fest, Bethlehem, PA; Leadbelly Ledbetter Music and Arts Fair, LA; New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, 2007; Reggae on the Mississippi; and the Louisiana Stage, which Mr. Turner produced, at the 12th. Annual International Heritage Celebration on April 5, 2009 in Baton Rouge, LA, among many other outstanding events.
Recent television appearances include “Around Town,” Baton Rouge, LA; Roots Music Promotions Boston, MA; Caribbean Breeze, VA; Ernie Mills Show Monroe, LA; Louisiana Jukebox New Orleans, LA; LTV New Orleans, LA; Irie Visions Oakland CA; Music around Town, Baton Rouge, LA; the All You Can Eat Texas Music Cafe (Seen nationally on over 300 stations) and Bone Fly, Sunnyvale CA.
Henry Turner’s music has been featured on the NBC and ABC television shows “Chuck,” “Lincoln Heights” and “Supernatural”.
SOUND TRACK CREDITS:
Gutter Punks ...1998
Destination Jamaica: Rastafarian Dreams ... 2004
Please visit Henry Turner, Jr. and Flavor’s Websites:
www.henryturnerjr.com
http://www.myspace.com/henryturnerjrandflavor
http://www.myspace.com/turnersrecordingstudio
http://www.flavor.ballardsbytes.com
http://www.myspace.com/henryturnerjr
Contact the band or their label, Hit City Records:
henryturnerjr@gmail.com
225-952-0784
HENRY TURNER, JR. & TINA TERRY, CUTTING EDGE MUSIC BUSINESS CONFERENCE, 2009
Henry Turner and Tina TerryRAW BEGINNINGS
Sebastian SEBASTIAN WESTON P.O. Box 870524 New Orleans, LA 70187 504-235-2296 westsal@hotmail.com RADIO CONTACT: Henry Turner Jr. 225-952-0784
ADD DATE: September 1, 2009
FOCUS TRACKS:
#1 “I Want U,” #2 “Let’s Pop”
#5 “My Purple Love, ” #6 “Ain’t Thinking Right
With the release of his first CD of all-original music, SEBASTIAN showcases his highly engaging talent as a vocalist, songwriter and master of the acoustic guitar. His performances have won a large following in New Orleans and regional music circles – from the streets of the French Quarter to more intimate clubs and coffeehouses.
SEBASTIAN cooks up a tasty musical gumbo with traditional and contemporary R&B and Funk influences, including the legendary Johnny Guitar Watson. But his distinctive sound will appeal to audiences across the genres and demos.
From the infectious, upbeat feel of “I Want U” and “Let’s Pop,” to the ballad “The Way U Do It,” to the socially conscious “Ain’t Thinking Right, the mix of cuts on “RAW BEGINNING” will introduce listeners to the diverse sounds of an artist who is ready to take his music from New Orleans to the world!
RAW BEGINNING
N. O. East Entertainment Group
www.myspace.com/Sebastian4u2
www.sonicbids.com/Sebastian2
1. I Want U (3:34)
2. Let’s Pop (4:17)
3. Could It Be Hate (5:13)
4. The Way U Do It (4:27)
5. My Purple Love (4:32)
6. Ain’t Thinking Right (3:05)
7. Get Up & Dance (4:37)
8. Problematic Situation (4:23)
SEBASTIAN : Lead Vocals, Lead & Rhythm Guitar
Henry Turner Jr.: Bass, Lead Guitar & Drums
Charles Gordon: Keyboards, Horns & Strings
Nukie Miller & Challa Sabree: Background Vocals
Engineered & Mixed by Henry Turner Jr.
Recorded at Turner Recording Studio, Baton Rouge
Mastered by Mike Horgan, MMI Music, New Orleans
Producer: Henry Turner Jr.
Executive Producer : SEBASTIAN
All songs written and arranged by SEBASTIAN
Distributed by Hit City Records
ADD DATE: September 1, 2009
FOCUS TRACKS:
#1 “I Want U,” #2 “Let’s Pop”
#5 “My Purple Love, ” #6 “Ain’t Thinking Right
With the release of his first CD of all-original music, SEBASTIAN showcases his highly engaging talent as a vocalist, songwriter and master of the acoustic guitar. His performances have won a large following in New Orleans and regional music circles – from the streets of the French Quarter to more intimate clubs and coffeehouses.
SEBASTIAN cooks up a tasty musical gumbo with traditional and contemporary R&B and Funk influences, including the legendary Johnny Guitar Watson. But his distinctive sound will appeal to audiences across the genres and demos.
From the infectious, upbeat feel of “I Want U” and “Let’s Pop,” to the ballad “The Way U Do It,” to the socially conscious “Ain’t Thinking Right, the mix of cuts on “RAW BEGINNING” will introduce listeners to the diverse sounds of an artist who is ready to take his music from New Orleans to the world!
RAW BEGINNING
N. O. East Entertainment Group
www.myspace.com/Sebastian4u2
www.sonicbids.com/Sebastian2
1. I Want U (3:34)
2. Let’s Pop (4:17)
3. Could It Be Hate (5:13)
4. The Way U Do It (4:27)
5. My Purple Love (4:32)
6. Ain’t Thinking Right (3:05)
7. Get Up & Dance (4:37)
8. Problematic Situation (4:23)
SEBASTIAN : Lead Vocals, Lead & Rhythm Guitar
Henry Turner Jr.: Bass, Lead Guitar & Drums
Charles Gordon: Keyboards, Horns & Strings
Nukie Miller & Challa Sabree: Background Vocals
Engineered & Mixed by Henry Turner Jr.
Recorded at Turner Recording Studio, Baton Rouge
Mastered by Mike Horgan, MMI Music, New Orleans
Producer: Henry Turner Jr.
Executive Producer : SEBASTIAN
All songs written and arranged by SEBASTIAN
Distributed by Hit City Records
"Bangin' Yo Head Up Against the Wall" by Henry Turner, Jr. & Flavor
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