Anthony “Turk” Cannon, a smooth jazz saxophonist who recently sold out two shows at DC’s Blues Alley, was born and raised right here on the Shore in St. Michaels.
Cannon’s love of music began at the age of nine, when he started playing the clarinet. Years later, holding a saxophone and breathing life into its soothing sounds, he discovered the soulful spark that ignites the palpable passion flowing from his horn each time he plays.
Joining Cannon is his special guest J Castro, a bassist renowned for his creativity in Neo-Soul, Jazz, Fusion and Hip-Hop, J Castro’s music speaks of love and life’s struggles. His improvisational chops to contemporary jazz elevates the mind of his listeners with a sound that pleases their ears and sets their toes tapping.