Trumpeter Richard Turner to be commemorated in new film made by musician Rob Cope.

Saturday, January 26, 2019

"Richard Turner: A Life in Music" is the story of the iconic and much-loved British trumpet player who tragically died at the age of 27. It will be premiered in April 2019. Press release attached.

We have received the following press release from Ubuntu Management Group;
http://www.ubuntumanagementgroup.com

Trumpeter Richard Turner Commemorated in New Film

Richard Turner: A Life in Music is the story of the iconic and much-loved British trumpet player who tragically died at the age of 27.

Jazz trumpeter Richard Turner was helping to elevate the London jazz scene to the world stage when he died suddenly in 2011. One of the great talents of his generation, Richard played with indie band Friendly Fires and Gary Husband’s Drive.

Richard Turner: A Life in Music charts the young trumpeter’s life and musical achievements through interviews with his friends, family and contemporaries.

The film will be premiered at the Royal Academy of Music/London and Leeds College of Music in April. It will be released worldwide in May 2019.

The film aims to preserve and illuminate Richard’s musical legacy to a wider audience and features stars of the British and American jazz scenes, including Gerard Presencer and John Escreet.

The film was funded through donations by members of the London jazz community to commemorate Richard’s life. In addition, £3,500 was raised in April 2017, which included a fundraising performance from
Richard’s band, Round Trip.

Press Quotes:

“There was an opportunity to create a film about Richard’s life, which is a remarkable and largely untold story.”
– Rob Cope, Filmmaker & Musician

“This is a modern-day Clifford Brown story if ever there was one.”
– Gerard Presencer, Musician

“The film captures the emotion, love and respect for this most talented man.”
– Martin Hummel, Executive Producer & Director of Ubuntu Music

Premiere Dates:
09/04 – Leeds @ Leeds College of Music
11/04 – London @ Royal Academy of Music

Director: Rob Cope – Filmmaker
Rob is a freelance jazz saxophonist based in London. He also creates http://www.thejazzpodcast.com. This is his first film.

Martin Hummel writes;

Some of you may be aware of Richard Turner, a talented young jazz trumpet player who tragically left this world at an early age.
Richard’s life has been documented in a touching short film by Rob Cope, a London-based saxophonist/composer/educator, who who interviewed friends and family concerning this gifted artist.

Rob Cope writes;

I’ve just finished creating a film about Richard Turner (trumpeter who died suddenly aged 27 in 2011). It’s a jazz documentary starring Gerard Presencer and John Escreet (amongst more London and Leeds based musicians!).  I think its quite a unique creation for the British jazz scene.

For further information, please contact Rob Cope at: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) .