Matt Turner (cellist)

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Matthew Turner is an American cellist who teaches jazz and improvisation at Lawrence University. [1] He received his bachelor's degree from Lawrence University and his Masters of Music degree from the New England Conservatory of Music. [2] His recordings have appeared on Illusions, Stellar, O.O. Discs, Asian Improv, Penumbra, Fever Pitch, Geode, Tautology and Meniscus Records. [3]

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References

  1. Lundstrom, Jim (2017-12-08). "Cello Master Begins New Sturgeon Bay Music Series". Door County Pulse. Retrieved 2019-12-10.
  2. "IUP Cello Festival 2013, Featuring Internationally Acclaimed Guest Cellist Matt Turner - News - Music - IUP". www.iup.edu. Retrieved 2019-12-10.
  3. "Matt Turner | Lawrence University". www.lawrence.edu. Retrieved 2019-12-10.