Bevin Turnbull/Turn-Tay-Bull Podcasting

Bevin Turnbull- flugelhorn, synthesizer, piano

Composed by Bevin Turnbull & Andrew Patterson

Thomas Arthur John- doumbek drums

Bevin Sinclair Turnbull- keyboards & trumpet

BxRCTheatre.org

BADAL ROY-tabla

BEVIN TURNBULL-trumpet & keyboard

Excerpt about Wayne from my first book--THE OTHER SIDE OF TOMORROW. Underscoring: Footprints, Nefertiti, Twelve More Bars To Go - composed by Wayne Shorter w/Bevin on trumpet and piano Jazzman- composed by Bevin Turnbull w/ Bevin on keyboards & drums; Chuck Smooth-rapper Samples:  Duke Ellington's voice introduction and Wayne Shorter's soprano sax solo with Bobby McFerrin

CORRECTION: Wayne was 33, not 23 when I saw him at the Village Gate in 1967.

Cover Photo of Dr. Linda A. Rock

Bevin has a casual conversation with Bethany Girard, a budding young author and friend. They discuss their Joy and Pain.  

His gleeful instrumental composition TARA opens this, our 27th episode. At a point where Bethany describes a quite poignant 

occurrence in her life, the music again takes over--MAKES ME WANT TO CRY--and says it all, when something is too painful, 

too raw to talk about yet. Wade "Suade" Lance plays a biting guitar solo over Bevin's keyboards and vocal as TARA reprises.

MAKES ME WANT TO CRY--Bevin Turnbull    composer & pianist  

John Moody   bass violinist               Garry Bruer   drummer

 INSIDE OUT     B. Turnbull

WHAT THE HEART NEEDS    B. Turnbull

MILESTONES     M. Davis

CLOCKTIME      B. Turnbull

Cover Photo: Dr. Charles Butler, Dr. Belinda Miles

*(left hand corner-Mike Flythe)

BxRCT show at The N.E. Bronx YMCA  12/17/22   1:00-4:00 PM

CHRISTORY composed by Bevin Turnbull

THE Virgin Mary Had a BABY BOY -Traditional Caribbean carol

WHEN CHRISTMAS COMES  composed and sung by Ferdinand Wright

We are dedicating this podcast to the people of Ukraine and Somalia--just two examples which represent the horrors of inhumanity, hatred and violence in the world. While the leader of Russia sleeps in a warm bed with a full belly, he dictates the bombing of infants and children, leaving them without heat, food or water as winter grips Europe. In Africa, similar evil persists.

Our show expresses the joy and hope for better life in thee places and throughout the world. In a previous podcast I included my arrangement of MARCH SLAV  which was composed by the great Ukrainian composer, Tchaikovsky. I have reprised it.

Dr. Belinda Miles and I are promoting our upcoming show on December 17th at the NE Bronx YMCA--a citadel against our own urban terrorism, violence and disorder. Imagine: my arrangements of Sleigh Ride and Frosty  depict uttter happiness and fun, in stark contrast to the war(s) at home and abroad.  

Belinda sings a poignant strain of Dona Nobis followed by an original of hers called SO DEEP. Yes, there exists optimism and love amidst the often bitter vicissitudes of the real world.

SLEIGH RIDE and FROSTY are arrangements by Bevin Turnbull

The song, MANHATTAN COOL is the featured subject. It was first recorded over 30 years ago at Systems Two Studios--Brooklyn, NY ; then again about 8 years ago at my studio--Tarah/Sarah Productions--Bronx, NY. In all these years, the song was never played before a live audience. I was always imagining that I could improve it. Now in 2022 we are seriously considering including its live debut in our next live production--Part Three of NEW JAZZ CITY:the musical.

One of the main characters, Anthony is a cold individual who the song is about. He tries underhandedly to capture the attention of Sherri, the lead female, who happens to be the love interest of Jazzman (Johnu). 

Version 1 (circa 1982): Michael McCray- lead vocal, Bevin Turnbull-synthesizers, piano, B3 organ, Stew Cutler- guitar, Debbie Gilcrest, Wanda, Hamlet- background vocals, Erroll Bedward-drum programming

Version 2 (circa 2014) Bevin Turnbull-keyboards, background vocals

Remembering Japan's Shinzo Abe and Onaje Allan Gumbs.  I think of ZEN: Simpliciy, Non pretentiousness and Quietude.

Sukiyaki was made popular by Kyu Sakamoto

Bevin Turnbull--Keyboards, Trumpet, Viola (pizzicato)

Dr. Belinda Miles--Vocals

Episode photo of Naomi Osaka

In 1994 I visited Montserrat with my Mom. That was the year before the volcano. That island is where my maternal grandmother was born. About 10 years later I visited Tortola, where my Dad's folks were from. I've returned therea 3 more times after that; the latest time with my sister. Our family owns about 30 acres on Tortola overlooking Roadtown, the CAPITAL.

Relatively unspoiled, Tortola only has about 25,000 inhabitants. I see it as the perfect paradise to retire to. However, we have some work to do here first. I'd like to build The Bronx Renaissance Community theatre with proper funding and sustained support from our patrons, so that when I'm no longer here, our legacy in the arts and culture will live on. Our next podcasts will be aimed at developing substantial funding. We need your help!

BxRCTheatre.org is our website

Russians recently bombed the village in Ukraine where P. I. Tchaikovsky lived and composed. It is (or was) a national landmark. This is my version of his Marche Slave.  On it I played keyboards, trumpet, snare drum and hand cymbals.

This spring I composed some music and a quite guttural poem expressing some emotions about what's happening in Europe. As a citizen of the world and a global humanitarian, I have to release what I feel.

I wrote EVERYBODY'S ON THE PHONE some years ago, now using it as our theme music coming into and out oof this very ponderous episode.

Bevin Sinclair Turnbull- keyboards & trumpet; Cris Romano- vocals; Onita Brunner- phone voice

Connecting Peter Tchaikovsky's music and the national landmark home in Ukraine where he lived during the 1860s.

This episode concludes with CLOCKTIME written and performed by Bevin Turnbull--keyboards; 

Stew Cutler--guitar, Erroll Bedward--drums

Casual talk with stage director, actor, dancer Rey Allen. We discuss and promote their fundraiser for BxRCT (501c3) to be held OUTDOORS on the patio lounge at The Marriott Residence Inn Sunday, June 27th from 4:00 to 7:00PM. The hotel is located at THE BRONX METRO CENTER ATRIUM- 1776 Eastchester Road, Bx NY 10461. Call 718-239-3939 for further information. 

EVERYBODY'S ON THE PHONE by B. Turnbull- keyboards, vocals; Cristian Romano- vocals, Onieta Brunner- telephone voice

SO MANY STARS by Sergio Mendez; Karen Joseph- flute,  B. Turnbull- trumpet & keyboard, Thomas John- percussion

Artwork- Antonio Marte

A casual talk with June and Courtney Walcott, founding members of Bronx Renaissance Community Theatre, underscored by Bevin Turnbull's music. They discuss and promote their fundraiser for BxRCT (501c3) to be held OUTDOORS on the patio lounge at The Marriott Residence Inn on Sunday, June 27th from 4:00 to 7:00PM. The hotel is located at THE BRONX METRO CENTER ATRIUM- 1776 Eastchester Road, Bx NY 10461. Call 718-239-3939 for further information.

Another conversation with Harry Evans-- PR with Philadelphia International Records. In this episode, our main subject is the  magnificent Phyllis Hyman and her career. Every vocal I have written since meeting her has been influenced by her. It's as if for decades I've been trying to complete a song she requested so long ago. . . I'm still workin on it!

A relaxed conversation with the world-renowned, Ray Blue--tenor saxophonist, composer and educator. This episode kicks off with one of my original themes, MONTSERRAT (where my maternal grandparents were from) then segues into Ray's title cut, WORK. The rhythmic similarity is striking, yet I feature synthesizers while Ray remains true blue to acoustic piano and live drums accompanying him. 

One would hardly guess that I only met Ray about a month ago, where I sat in on trumpet with his group in Peekskill, New York. That day one of the first things I said to him was notwithstanding his own personal style, that he reminded me of George Coleman, who played sax with Miles Davis in the 1960s. He seemed kind of flattered, telling me, "George is my teacher. I recently had my regular lesson with him!"

Ray underscores our talk with his renditions of standards--EVERYTHING HAPPENS TO ME and finally, THAT'S ALL.

Our customary closing is of course, CLOCKTIME by B. Turnbull.

Continuation of casual conversation with Harry Evans, Public Relations

for PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL RECORDS, about his

personal insider experiences within an ever-changing industry.

Bevin Turnbull on keyboards, piano & trumpet on FOR THE LOVE OF MONEY,

PEOPLE MAKE THE WORLD GO 'ROUND, BETCHA BY GOLLY WOW

CLOCKTIME by B. Turnbull

A casual conversation with Harry Evans, Public Relations 

for PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL RECORDS, about his 

personal insider experiences within an ever-changing industry.

Bevin Turnbull on keyboards, piano & trumpet on FOR THE LOVE OF MONEY, 

PEOPLE MAKE THE WORLD GO 'ROUND, BETCHA BY GOLLY WOW 

CLOCKTIME by B. Turnbull

Milan Bookal (10 years old) and I have a conversation. BxRTheatre.org

TARA(H)- written by B. Turnbull with Bevin on keyboards, vocals, percussion; Wade Lance-guitar.

BUILD THE WORLD for CHILDREN- written by Gene Kitt & B. Turnbull w/ Bevin on keyboards and trumpet Tara Turnbull- lead vocals on first verse and ending. 

CLOCKTIME (our podcast theme song) written by B. Turnbull; Stew Cutler-guitar, Erroll Bedward- drum programs, Beviin on keyboards; 

Reorded at SYSTEMS ll, Brooklyn, NY.

Second episode which recounts my years of knowing Dr. Byrd and how he schooled me and others. Bevin plays keyboards and trumpet on:

TUMBLIN’ by Bevin Turnbull; Joyce Stovall, vocals

JUST BEFORE THE STORM by Bevin Turnbull; Joyce Stovall, Michael McCray, vocals; Garry Bruer-drums, Phil Hamilton-guitar, Ed Martin-bass, Anthony MacDonald-percussion. 

SUNRISE by Bevin Turnbull; Yolanda Lee, vocals; Erroll Bedward-drums, Ted Williams-bass; Philadelphia String Quartet arranged & conducted by Bevin Turnbull

Informal talk with Frida Hidalgo, Mexican flautist, who plays flutes on compositions by Bevin Turnbull with collaborators-- Maura McCabe (TALK TO ME); Anthony Wisdom (Ms. NIRVANA) and Roma Irizarry (FLUTTERBY). Bevin plays keyboards, trumpet and percussion. Stew Cutler plays guitar; Errol "Pumpkin" Bedward plays drum programs on outro theme song (CLOCKTIME). 

I, Bevin Turnbull also wrote, performed and recorded the piece, TMMA underscoring Gordon Nelson's poem. I'm on piano on MILESTONES by Miles Davis. Charles Butler-bass violin, Larry Banks on drums.