Joseph H. Turner, born 3 November 1907 in Baltimore, Maryland, was an American
jazz stride pianist. Turner earned his first major musical opportunity in 1928
when he joined the Benny Carter Orchestra. In the early 1930s, he accompanied
vocalist Adelaide Hall, occasionally alongside pianist Art Tatum, and performed
with Louis Armstrong. Following World War II, Turner settled in Europe and
resided in Paris starting in 1962. He performed regularly on French national
television, released over a dozen albums, and held a long-standing residency at
La Calavados nightclub near the Champs...