For Immediate Release :: Brad Turner Multiple Nominee At 2009 National Jazz Awards

The National Jazz awards have released its list of nominees and Maximum Jazz is proud to announce that jazz artist, composer and producer Brad Turner has received a total of four nominations in the following categories;

- Trumpeter of The Year
- Instrumentalist of The Year (All Instruments)
- Acoustic Band Of The Year (Brad Turner Quartet)
- Producer of the Year

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For Immediate Release :: Brad Turner Quartet nominated for Traditonal Album of the Year at 2009 Juno Awards

Earlier this week CARAS and the Juno Awards released its list of nominees and we are proud to announce that Vancouver's Brad Turner Quartet together with their latest release Small Wonderhas received a nomination for Traditional Jazz Album of the Year!

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Brad Turner wins Trumpeter and Producer of the Year honours

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Brad Turner wins Trumpeter and Producer of the Year honours
at 2008 National Jazz Awards

Wednesday, April 9, 2008 (Vancouver, BC)- The finest in Canadian jazz were honoured at the 2008 National Jazz Awards gala in Toronto Tuesday night.

Celebrating its seventh anniversary the NJA's handed out awards in a total of 22 categories and we are pleased to announce that award winning Brad Turner one of Canada's most prominent, prolific and in-demand jazz artists received top honours in the both the Trumpeter and Producer of the Year categories.

Based in Vancouver, Brad is known mainly for his trumpet playing, (in 2007 Downbeat Magazine named Brad as one of the Top Trumpeters in Jazz) 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 Maximum Jazz label and distributed by EMI Music has been hailed by critics as a complete album as you will hear with great sound, great playing and great compositions.

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."

Our congratulations to all 2008 award recipients:


1. Broadcaster of the Year - Katie Malloch

2. Journalist of the Year - Geoff Chapman

3. Festival of the Year - Vancouver International Jazz Festival

4. Jazz Photographer of the Year - Don Vickery

5. Drummer of the Year - Terry Clarke

6. Bassist of the Year -Jodi Proznick

7. Guitarist of the Year - Reg Schwager

8. Jazz Pioneer Award: Doug Riley

9. Artist of Distinction: Jeff Healey

10. Musician of the Year: Oscar Peterson

11. Trumpeter - Brad Turner

12. Saxophonist - Phil Dwyer

13. Trombone - Hugh Fraser

14. Big Band of the Year - Hilario Duran's Latin Jazz Big Band

15. Electric Band of the Year - Barry Romberg Random Access

16. Acoustic Band of the Year - Jodi Proznick Quartet

17. Clarinet - Phil Nimmons

18. Violin - Jesse Zubot

19. Keyboards - Nancy Walker

20. CBC Galaxie Rising Star - Chris Andrew

21. Socan Composer - Hilario Duran

22. Ken Page - Geoff Chapman

23. Female Vocalist of the Year: Emile-Claire Barlow

24. Male Vocalist of the Year: Joe Coughlin

25. International Musician of the Year - Wynton Marsalis

26. Latin Jazz Artist - Hilario Duran

27. Instrumentalist - Don Thompson

28. Arranger - Phil Dwyer

29. Label of the Year - Cellar Live

30. Producer - Brad Turner

31. Record of the Year - Jodi Proznick Quartet- Foundations(Cellar Live)


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 distributed by EMI Music Canada and have been recognized with:

6 Juno Awards

9 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(at)maximummusicgroup.com

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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:

• Official Label Site: www.maximumjazz.com
• Brad Turner Offical Site: www.mymaxcast.com/brad_turner

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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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Vote for Brad Turner at the 2008 National Jazz Awards!

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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/ ### 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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"Small Wonder" by the Brad Turner Quartet is the #1 record at jazz radio in Canada!

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!
(coryweeds.ca)

Vancouver, B.C., Wednesday, January 02, 2008 : Maximum Jazz is proud to announce the new release "Small Wonder" by the Brad Turner Quartet is currently the number one recording at jazz radio across the country. Released in-stores across Canada on October 30, 2007 via the Maximum Jazz label and EMI Music, Small Wonder has held the number 1 and 2 spots on the Earshot and ChartAttack charts respectively since Dec 18, 2007.

In a recent review by Marke Andrews of the Vancouver Sun stated that Small Wonder is "Horn at its purest" and gave it 4 out of stars!

Brad Turner's phenomenal talents as a trumpeter, pianist, drummer and composer make him one of Canada´s most-in-demand musicians. As a leader, Brad has released five albums:

• 2005 Brad Tuner Quartet What Is
• 2004 Brad Turner Trio Question The Answer
• 1999 Brad Turner Quartet Live At The Cellar
• 1998 Brad Turner Quartet There and Back

Other artistic awards include multiple National Jazz Awards for Jazz Trumpeter of the Year (1999), Jazz Composer of the Year (2000 & 2002) and Musician of the Year (2005). In 2006 Brad was awarded the coveted Canada Council Victor Lynch-Staunton Prize for excellence in musical achievement.

In addition recognizing his work as the founder of the internationally acclaimed electric jazz group Metalwood, Brad took home Juno Awards for Best Contemporary Jazz Album in 1997 and again in 1998.

A very big shout out to those who have supported and continue to support Brad's new record! You know who you are!


For Artist Interviews and/or review copies please contact:
Maximum Music Group:
Brian.Watson (at) MaximumMusicGroup.com
604-671-6234
www.maximummusicgroup.com
www.mymaxcast.com

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About The Maximum Music Group:
Having released over 100 titles of varying styles of music the tow labels Maximum Music and Maximum Jazz represent our recorded music division and have been responsible for launching the careers of some of the finest singer-songwriters in the Canadian music today. Maximum Jazz the original home for jazz super-group Metalwood played an instrumental role in the resurgence of Randy Bachman's career with the release of his debut jazz recording JazzThing. The multiple successes of the Maximum Music imprint made it possible for the formation of some of the finest smaller indie-record labels in music today including jazz/creative music label Drip Audio, the award winning folk/roots imprint of Black Hen Music, jazz label Cellar Live and the roots/rock label of Northern Electric – all had their start at Maximum Music.

Our recorded music division has gone on to attain an impressive list of critical praise, nominations and industry awards that include:
• 6 Juno Awards & 19 nominations
• 5 Western Canadian Music Awards & 34 Nominations
• 5 CMW "Indie" Awards & 11 Nominations
• 7 National Jazz Awards & 24 Nominations
• 3 Canadian Urban Music Award Nominations
• 2 National Folk Awards Nominations

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Maximum Jazz New Release: Brad Turner Quartet

Vancouver, B.C., Monday, October 29, 2007 – Maximum Jazz and EMI Music Canada are proud to announce the release of "Small Wonder" the highly anticipated new recording by the Brad Turner Quartet.

Following two live recordings Small Wonder, the quartet's fifth release is a return to the recording studio environment; where past recordings may have reflected the more improvisational group concept that the quartet has become known for, Small Wonder revisits the structured realm of specifically composed pieces by Brad with each band member in mind. “You can’t be Serious” was written for Bruno, “70 Mile” for André, and “Punchy” for Dylan, and the aptly titled "Small Wonder" was written for Brad's two young boys.

Brad states: "that playing music with these fellows' remains as fresh and exciting for me as it ever has, and I think this recording reflects that. After fourteen years together, we are still exploring new ways to communicate our musical ideas as a band, and as individuals, I look forward to at least fourteen more!"

Available in-stores across Canada on October 30, 2007 via the Maximum Jazz label and EMI Music, Small Wonder will also be available for digital download exclusively at mymaxcast.com/bradtuner followed all other major e-tailers later this fall.

Brad Turner's phenomenal talents as a trumpeter, pianist, drummer and composer make him one of Canada´s most-in-demand musicians; performing and/or recording with such artists as Joe Lovano, Kenny Wheeler, Michael Moore, Reneé Rosnes, Achim Kaufmann, John Scofield, Ingrid Jensen, Dylan van der Schyff, Mike Murley, Mark Helias, Charles McPherson and Gary Bartz. Brad's groups have opened for McCoy Tyner, Roy Haynes, Wayne Shorter, Clarke Terry and Diana Krall.

As a leader, Brad has released five albums:


• 2005 Brad Tuner Quartet What Is
(winner of “Best Jazz Album” at the 2006 Western Canadian Music Awards)
• 2004 Brad Turner Trio Question The Answer
(a 2005 Canadian Urban Music Award and a 2006 Canadian Indie Music Award nominee)
• 1999 Brad Turner Quartet Live At The Cellar
(featuring Seamus Blake)
• 1998 Brad Turner Quartet There and Back

Other artistic awards include multiple National Jazz Awards for Jazz Trumpeter of the Year (1999), Jazz Composer of the Year (2000 & 2002) and Musician of the Year (2005). In 2006 Brad was awarded the coveted Canada Council Victor Lynch-Staunton Prize for excellence in musical achievement.

In addition recognizing his work as the founder of the internationally acclaimed electric jazz group Metalwood, Brad took home Juno Awards for Best Contemporary Jazz Album in 1997 and again in 1998.

The Critics Speak about Brad Turner:
• One wonders where Turner will be in ten years’ time (All About Jazz.com)
• One of Canada’s most vibrant Jazz players (Vancouver Sun)
• He’s one of those musicians who can make his presence felt within the sound of a few notes (Globe and Mail)
• A beautiful musician (Joe Lovano)

For REVIEW COPIES please contact:
Maximum Music Group:
Brian.Watson (at) MaximumMusicGroup.com
604-671-6234
http://www.maximummusicgroup.com/
http://www.mymaxcast.com/

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About Maximum Music Group Inc:
A true music company Maximum operates with a core of four micro-divisions, the label group comprised of Maximum Music and Maximum Jazz; the distribution arm of Maximum Distribution providing both traditional and digital distribution; the Management services division offering a number of community services for all styles of music and the new MyMaxCast.Com a true hybrid website that combines the best elements of online music marketing and social networking for artists and music fans from around the world.

Fast forward to today and the recently minted Maximum Music Group Inc. has attracted new executive co-owners in Richard Scorgie (Vice-President, A&R) and Dana Ashmead (Vice-President, Sales & Marketing); and coupled with two new strategic partnerships with EMI Music Canada and Rounder Records Europe, Maximum continues to be an industry leader in discovering original and innovative ways to connect, promote and deliver artists and their music to the world!

Maximum's artists and projects have been recognized with:
• 6 Juno Awards
• 7 National Jazz Awards
• 6 Western Canadian Music Awards
• 5 Canadian "Indie" Music Awards

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