Dori Turner
Country of origin:
U.S.
Type of music generally:
Contemporary folk
Status:
Most recent release, Songs for Dark Days (2006)
See also:
Dori Turner's CDBaby site
Comparisons:
Dar Williams, Joan Baez
Covers/own material:
Own
General comments:
Dori Turner's style is understated but compelling. (stjarnell@yahoo.com)
Recommended first album:
Either
Recordings:
- Songbook (2002)
- Songs for Dark Days (2006)
Songbook
Release info:
2002—Mr. Knees Records, P.O. Box 423508, San Francisco, CA 94142, USA—MKR-005
Availability:
See Dori Turner's CDBaby site for availability
Ecto priority:
Recommended
Group members:
Dori Turner—vocals, guitar
Produced by:
Jeff Gutman
Comments:
This is a very bare but spirited recording. It's just the singer and her guitar but she's utterly captivating. Her voice doesn't impose itself on you, but whispers instead. There's a purity to it that's a little bit like that of a young Joan Baez. "Your Arms" is a moving, simple song that's rife with sensuality. "The stars in my eyes" is a dreamy little song that I instantly fell for. This is a very nice debut and it bodes well for Turner's future. (stjarnell@yahoo.com)
Songs for Dark Days (2006)
Release info:
2006—Mr Knees Records—MKR-008
Availability:
CDBaby
Ecto priority:
Recommended
Group members:
Dori Turner—vocals, guitar, mandolin
Guest artists:
Jeff Gutman—bass, drums, piano, lead guitar, harmony vocals
Produced by:
Jeff Gutman
Comments:
Dori Turner's second album has more instruments, but the intimate feel is intact. Turner's warm vocal continues to be spellbinding as does her songs. The title song is lovely and comforting in the best way. It acknowledges that there is darkness, but refuses to yield to it. Tuner's vocal is a sweet presence here. "You've got your worries" is equally moving and with such simple means, yet it moves me deeply. Turner's music has such grace and beauty that I wish many would hear. (stjarnell@yahoo.com)
Thanks to stjarnell@yahoo.com for work on this entry.
