Proposed Scene from the next book or film—The LATER INNINGS
The 3rd piece you'll hear in this episode I call CYNTHIASYZER.
L is the Roman numeral for 50.
In this episode Cynthia N’diaye shares some thoughts and advice about health.
WOH NELLY! Her conceptual tempo is a lot faster than mine. I feel caught in a whirlwind. Sheʼs so busy, on the run, on the go. It seems funny that sheʼs the one who is so into house music. I, to the contrary, tend to stay home, working on one project or another in my house—writing, practicing (3 instruments), doing yard work or home repair work.
We did go to an awards event in Harlem. We sat pretty still there. Then we took a scenic walk along the Hudson RIverbank State Park. A lot was revealed both ways through open conversation. Very pleasant time. Quite leisurely.
I have not yet been in her car, but I wonʼt be surprised if she drives fast. Weʼre already “driving” fast—so to speak— though all weʼve done is hold hands. Oh, and we hugged a couple of times. Itʼs like we have known one another for a much longer time. Whatʼs going on here?
So far, Cynthia has influenced my music. Who would have ever thought that I would be recording a ʼʼhouse track" ? She—at 5’ 7'', all of 120 lbs.—also has made me think more about what Iʼm eating, especially in this period of my recovery. Her metabolism must be warp speed. Itʼs all exciting, but I (we) better slow down so no one gets hurt. I guess this would naturally be a vulnerable time for anyone.
Music by Bevin Turnbull, Tommy John, Stew Cutler guitar on CLOCKTIME.
More ideas which may appear in my next (4th) novel--
LATER INNINGS (working title). This chapter I might call
The Seventh Inning Stretch.
One song SHE SAVED MY LIFE: THEN BROKE MY HEART is a work in progress w/Anthony Chauncey on bass and background vocal, Q Dowe piano and lead vocal; Bevin on drums. On the second song Bevin is the composer and plays piano.The second song, PRETTY LADY, is a more mature, “finished” piece with myself on vocals, synthesizer and drums.
IDEAS FOR BOOK IV:
Our trip to Tortola British West Indies is told in word pictures and music—not carefully scripted--just an outpouring of verbal and musical images. This mountainous, verdant, uncrowded island with its steep, challenging hills overlooking the Caribbean Sea, is our other home.
Aye YOH, as my maternal grandmother would often say, meaning so many things. DOLL LADY describes the lovely femininity on that Island, from my point of view. I played keyboards and percussion on both those island-flavored pieces.
My cousin, Jina Billups-Pearce sings QUiet SPACE accompanied by my keyboards. Of all my compositions, I chose to play this one for the Caribbean-born, famous percussionist, producer Ralph MacDonald when I got a one-on-one chance to audition for him. He loved it! ʼʼAll it takes is one,ʼʼ he said proudly, gazing around the room in his mansion.
On Sunday, September, 8th, thanks to my literary agents at WRITER’S BRANDING, my novel, THE OTHER SIDE of TOMORROW will be reviewed in The New York Times Magazine.
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
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
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.