You’ll agree, Tom Turner & Slow Burn is all about GROOVE. That’s
why audiences of all ages are easily lured into the magic of their
"SOUL"ful sound. Tom Turner & Slow Burn can be found
performing at festivals, clubs, theaters, and venues of all shapes
and sizes. The members of Slow Burn provide a vast array of
musical experience and diversity. Their sound is the culmination
of Blues, Soul, Funk, R&B, and Jazz. All members are dedicated to
their craft and feel very at home in this colorfully rich mixture of
tone, texture, and delivery. The Slow Burn horn section, lead by
legendary trumpeter Dave Tippitt (Buddy Rich, The Temptations,
The Four Tops, Thad Jones, and many more), belts out a fiery hot
response to the THUMPING heart beat that the rhythm section
delivers. So if you love music and your looking to get WOWED,
then immerse yourself in that SLOW BURN SOUND!
why audiences of all ages are easily lured into the magic of their
"SOUL"ful sound. Tom Turner & Slow Burn can be found
performing at festivals, clubs, theaters, and venues of all shapes
and sizes. The members of Slow Burn provide a vast array of
musical experience and diversity. Their sound is the culmination
of Blues, Soul, Funk, R&B, and Jazz. All members are dedicated to
their craft and feel very at home in this colorfully rich mixture of
tone, texture, and delivery. The Slow Burn horn section, lead by
legendary trumpeter Dave Tippitt (Buddy Rich, The Temptations,
The Four Tops, Thad Jones, and many more), belts out a fiery hot
response to the THUMPING heart beat that the rhythm section
delivers. So if you love music and your looking to get WOWED,
then immerse yourself in that SLOW BURN SOUND!
Kyle Turner:
Tom Turner:
Ian Rowell:
Tom Turner's vocal style and song writing has carried him
across the U.S. and most of Canada, spanning a career of
nearly 30 years. He has respectfully earned opening spots
before many national and international recording artists,
including the likes of Eric Burdon, Leon Russell, Micheal
McDonald, Tower of Power, Spyro Gyra, Bo Diddley, War,
Edgar Winter, Richie Havens, and the list goes on.
Although Tom has covered many diverse genres of music,
his distinctive phrasing and soulful delivery can come from
only one place "The Blues". Slow Burn provides the perfect
vehicle for his current original works and gives audiences
the opportunity to hear Tom in his element - "Music with
soul power".
across the U.S. and most of Canada, spanning a career of
nearly 30 years. He has respectfully earned opening spots
before many national and international recording artists,
including the likes of Eric Burdon, Leon Russell, Micheal
McDonald, Tower of Power, Spyro Gyra, Bo Diddley, War,
Edgar Winter, Richie Havens, and the list goes on.
Although Tom has covered many diverse genres of music,
his distinctive phrasing and soulful delivery can come from
only one place "The Blues". Slow Burn provides the perfect
vehicle for his current original works and gives audiences
the opportunity to hear Tom in his element - "Music with
soul power".
Slow Burn
guitar/vocals
keyboards
Kyle Turner, the son of Tom Turner, is a fresh new addition
to the Midwest blues scene. At 24 years old, he carries the
weight of a seasoned veteran. Trained under the guiding
hands of jazz greats, Gene Parker and Russell Schmidt,
Kyle brings well crafted piano and organ styles that help
define the Slow Burn sound. Audiences marvel at the
inspirational solos that come from such a young ear. His
influences include such piano legends as Professor
Longhair, Dr. John, Oscar Peterson, Herbie Hancock, Bill
Heid, and many, many others. Kyle has quickly earned the
respect of fellow band members, and all those fortunate
enough to hear him perform. You will agree that his feet are
firmly planted into the future of jazz and blues.
to the Midwest blues scene. At 24 years old, he carries the
weight of a seasoned veteran. Trained under the guiding
hands of jazz greats, Gene Parker and Russell Schmidt,
Kyle brings well crafted piano and organ styles that help
define the Slow Burn sound. Audiences marvel at the
inspirational solos that come from such a young ear. His
influences include such piano legends as Professor
Longhair, Dr. John, Oscar Peterson, Herbie Hancock, Bill
Heid, and many, many others. Kyle has quickly earned the
respect of fellow band members, and all those fortunate
enough to hear him perform. You will agree that his feet are
firmly planted into the future of jazz and blues.
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drums/vocals
Dave Tippitt:
trumpet
Joe Martin:
saxophone
Joe found himself in the midst of a musical dynasty
when he realized at age 10 that he was hearing his
dad play accordion on local radio shows. Now a
veteran of musical venues, like Rusty's Jazz Cafe
and the Old Peppermint Lounge, Joe has taken his
talent on various tours throughout the surrounding
states. Having studied with jazz artist Gene Parker,
Toledo Symphony flautist Robin Peller, and at the
Bowling Green State University, he has always
been growing as a musician. As he matured, he
was inspired by not only his father, but by such acts
as Tower of Power, Duke Ellington, Jesse Owens,
and the Brecker Brothers. Joe's distinctive styling
blends a rich, warm, soulful sound with a tenacious
attention to rhythm and timing. In addition to playing
the saxophone, he is an accomplished flautist,
when he realized at age 10 that he was hearing his
dad play accordion on local radio shows. Now a
veteran of musical venues, like Rusty's Jazz Cafe
and the Old Peppermint Lounge, Joe has taken his
talent on various tours throughout the surrounding
states. Having studied with jazz artist Gene Parker,
Toledo Symphony flautist Robin Peller, and at the
Bowling Green State University, he has always
been growing as a musician. As he matured, he
was inspired by not only his father, but by such acts
as Tower of Power, Duke Ellington, Jesse Owens,
and the Brecker Brothers. Joe's distinctive styling
blends a rich, warm, soulful sound with a tenacious
attention to rhythm and timing. In addition to playing
the saxophone, he is an accomplished flautist,
percussionist, and vocalist. For Joe, music has been a teacher, a friend, and a guide.
"Slow Burn is a Blues Brotherhood in which I'm proud to belong!" - Joe Martin
"Slow Burn is a Blues Brotherhood in which I'm proud to belong!" - Joe Martin
David Tippett, a free lance artist and music
consultant has performed with Jazz greats, Joe
Williams, Bill Evans, Clark Terry, Zoot Simms, Ernie
Watts, Paquito d'Rivera, and Jiggs Whigham. He
has toured with the Russ Morgan Orchestra,
Columbia Artist Tours which include, The Stars of
Lawrence Welk, Andy Williams Christmas Tour,
Four Lads, The Aces, Cordets, and The Diamonds.
He played Lead trumpet for the Buddy Rich Big
Band and has been a house musician for
Norwegian, American Holland, Royal Viking, and
Carnival Cruise lines. Recently, he has been on tour
with Frankie Vali, Temptations , and the Four Tops.
He is currently the Music Specialist for PLD High
School from Lexington,KY and serves as a
Teaching Artist for Aesthetic Education through
Lincoln Center for the Arts in New York City.
consultant has performed with Jazz greats, Joe
Williams, Bill Evans, Clark Terry, Zoot Simms, Ernie
Watts, Paquito d'Rivera, and Jiggs Whigham. He
has toured with the Russ Morgan Orchestra,
Columbia Artist Tours which include, The Stars of
Lawrence Welk, Andy Williams Christmas Tour,
Four Lads, The Aces, Cordets, and The Diamonds.
He played Lead trumpet for the Buddy Rich Big
Band and has been a house musician for
Norwegian, American Holland, Royal Viking, and
Carnival Cruise lines. Recently, he has been on tour
with Frankie Vali, Temptations , and the Four Tops.
He is currently the Music Specialist for PLD High
School from Lexington,KY and serves as a
Teaching Artist for Aesthetic Education through
Lincoln Center for the Arts in New York City.
Ian Rowell was born in Cape Canaveral Florida. At a young age his parents Jim and
Pam noticed his acute sense of timing and musical capacity. From there Jim and
Pam knew what they had to do. They had to provide Ian with the tools necessary to
hone his craft. Ian was given access to the guitar, drums, bass, and piano and told to
learn one. Without so much as a single lesson Ian learned them all. His musical
ability has landed him gigs from the age of 14 to now a ripening 23 with acts such as
his own Jakobi, The Chris Shutters Band, Frostbite, and most recently Tom Turner &
Slow Burn. Not to mention countless freelance gigs and appearances with many of
Toledo and abroad's best. With his tasty percussive stylings Ian will be sure to tickle
your musical funny bone. So make sure to come hear one of Toledo's finest
musicians!
Pam noticed his acute sense of timing and musical capacity. From there Jim and
Pam knew what they had to do. They had to provide Ian with the tools necessary to
hone his craft. Ian was given access to the guitar, drums, bass, and piano and told to
learn one. Without so much as a single lesson Ian learned them all. His musical
ability has landed him gigs from the age of 14 to now a ripening 23 with acts such as
his own Jakobi, The Chris Shutters Band, Frostbite, and most recently Tom Turner &
Slow Burn. Not to mention countless freelance gigs and appearances with many of
Toledo and abroad's best. With his tasty percussive stylings Ian will be sure to tickle
your musical funny bone. So make sure to come hear one of Toledo's finest
musicians!