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25 February 2008

For Immediate Release

The Brad Turner Quartet nominated for
Favourite Jazz Artist/Group or Duo of the Year!



Tuesday, February 28, 2008 (Vancouver, BC) - The 2008 Independent Music Awards (aka. The Indies) have released its list of nominees and we are proud to announce that the Brad Turner Quartet has received a nomination in the Favourite Jazz Artist/Group or Duo of the Year category.


Juno award winning Brad Turner is one of Canada’s most prominent, prolific and in-demand jazz artists and musician. Based in Vancouver, Brad is known mainly for his trumpet playing, but is proficient on three instruments — trumpet, piano and drums — and has recently been gaining more recognition as a world class composer and producer.


The quartets sixth album "Small Wonder" released Oct 30 on the respected jazz imprint Maximum Jazz and distributed by EMI Music has been described by the Vancouver Sun as "Horn at its Purest" and Downbeat Magazine has named Brad as one of the "Top Trumpters In Jazz".


The 2008 Indie Awards are part of Canadian Music Week (Canada's International Music Convention) and will be held in Toronto on March 8th.


About the "The Indies":
The spirit and success of independent music is stronger and louder than ever. Hundreds of artists, who don't fit in with the ever-narrowing radio formats, are none-the-less breaking through to a hungry public and winning the support of fans, media and tastemakers across the nation. These artists will be honoured at the public presentation of the 8th Annual Independent Music Awards show, simply titled "The Indies". For more information visit www.cmw.net


About Maximum Jazz:
The newly minted Maximum Music Group Inc is an award winning label and management company based in Vancouver, Canada and this young company has gone on to become an industry leader of discovering new and innovative ways to connect, promote and deliver artists and their music to the world; recently exemplified by the launch of the highly successful online music website www.mymaxcast.com - a music community and content aggregator providing valuable marketing resources and support for artists from around the world.
Maximum's artists and projects are distrbuted by EMI Music Canada and have been recognized with:
6 Juno Awards
7 National Jazz Awards
6 Western Canadian Music Awards
5 Canadian "Indie" Music Awards

Web Links:

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For information about Maximum Jazz or Brad Turner, contact:Brian Watson, Maximum Music Group Inc. at 604.671.6234 or brian.watson@maximummusicgroup.com

12 February 2008

Vote for Brad Turner at the 2008 National Jazz Awards!


07 February 2008

Brad Turner receives three nominations at the 2008 National Jazz Awards!

For Immediate Release
Brad Turner receives three nominations at the
2008 National Jazz Awards!

Thursday, February 7, 2008 (Vancouver, BC) - The National Jazz awards have released its list of nominees and we are proud to announce that our very own Brad Turner has received nominations in the following three categories; Trumpeter of The Year, Instrumentalist of The Year (all instruments) and Producer of the Year.
Juno award winning Brad Turner is one of Canada’s most prominent, prolific and in-demand jazz artists and musician. Based in Vancouver, Brad is known mainly for his trumpet playing, but is proficient on three instruments — trumpet, piano and drums — and has recently been gaining more recognition as a world class composer and producer.
His latest recording "Small Wonder" released Oct 30 on the respected jazz label Maximum Jazz and distributed by EMI Music has been hailed by critics as a complete album as you will hear with great sound, great playing, great compositions.
DownBeat Magazine recently awarded the album 3.5 stars! Cory Weeds of the Scene goes on to state "it's hard to pick a highlight on this record. It touches so many aspects of what makes a great jazz record. This is a must have. You will not be disappointed!"
The 2008 National Jazz Awards will be held in Toronto on April 8th and the Voting Booth is now open! Visit www.nationaljazzawards.com/ the official NJA website and put your support behind your favouirte artist, group or album! VOTE NOW!

About the National Jazz Awards:

The National Jazz Awards Canada was created by pianist, composer and publisher Bill King, in an effort to fill the void in the jazz continuum. "Now, more than ever, Canadian Jazz artists have an enormous influence on the world stage and are contributing greatly to the genre", says Bill King. "The National Jazz Awards were created to honour these achievements at home."

The National Jazz Awards winners, chosen by the public via a national on-line voting system will be honoured April 8th at an exclusive gala taking place at Toronto’s Palais Royale.

About Maximum Jazz:

The newly minted Maximum Music Group Inc is an award winning label and management company based in Vancouver, Canada and this young company has gone on to become an industry leader of discovering new and innovative ways to connect, promote and deliver artists and their music to the world; recently exemplified by the launch of the highly successful online music website www.mymaxcast.com - a music community and content aggregator providing valuable marketing resources and support for artists from around the world.

Maximum's artists and projects are distrbuted by EMI Music Canada and have been recognized with:
  • 6 Juno Awards
  • 7 National Jazz Awards
  • 6 Western Canadian Music Awards
  • 5 Canadian "Indie" Music Awards
Web Links:

Official Label Site: www.maximumjazz.com
Brad Turner Offical Site:
www.mymaxcast.com/brad_turner
National Jazz Awards Site:
www.nationaljazzawards.com/


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For information about Maximum Jazz or Brad Turner, contact:

Brian Watson, Maximum Music Group Inc. at 604.671.6234 or
brian.watson@maximummusicgroup.com

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