About Ethan Nahté
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Bio: Began playing music in clubs @ the age of 13 while simultaneously getting published in school mags. Moved on to TV and has shot everything from naked women to wolves! He's traveled a 1/2 mile under the earth and a 1/2 mile above with his cameras! Currently working on a documentary, a book and attempts to sleep. LIVE'N'LOUD
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From the first licks of the track “Dangerous”, Eddie Turner comes out with a riffing bluesy piece that combines Stevie Ray Vaughan and Muddy Waters’ guitar alongside vocals that are reminiscent of Jimi Hendrix. The background vocals are almost like a Doo-Wop band set to Blues.
The band consists of Cuban-born Turner on vocals and guitar, Mark Clarke on Drums and percussion for most of the tracks, except “Shake 4 Me” and “Pomade” which feature Daniel Barnett. Kenny Passarelli plays bass, the Hammond B3, Wurlitzer and Rhodes organs and pianos, and handles some of the background vocals (he’s also the producer of this slick sounding disc). Once again, “Pomade” features a different lineup with James Trujillo on bass. David & Anna Givens, as well as Astra Kelly, finish out the lineup performing background vocals.
“So Many Roads” has a bluesy feel, but with the congos and organ, Bob Marley would be jammin’ along if he were still alive. “Cost of Freedom” goes back to the Stevie Ray sound. “Confessions” could be on a Santana album with no problems.
These comparisons aren’t to say that Turner is ripping these other artists off. It’s more of a way of recognizing his influences. Turner wrote 11 of the 12 songs on The Turner Diaries. The final song is Sonny Thompson’s “I’m Tore Down” which is a groovy little tune that features Turner and possibly Anna Givens on vocals.
Turner has been around for years, but this is only his second solo record. His first solo album, Rise, got him “The Best New Artist” award during the 2006 Blues Music Awards. Now, The Turner Diaries might be something to get him nominated for a Grammy…it’s that good.
You can see videos and hear all kinds of audio on Turner’s website at Eddie Turner. As a matter of fact, he welcomes you to share his music. You can also find his album at the cool Blues site with a howlin’ wolf - http://northernblues.com/. His info is right across from Paul Reddick’s, who I reviewed earlier this year.
Turner’s guitar and voice have style, soul and variety. A great disc for both Blues and Rock aficionados.
