Turner has been praised by one of the city’s jazz giants, saxophonist Whalum. “People want to be impacted by music, and Kyle’s music impacts people,” Whalum says. “It is both passionate and reflective. It is both ‘old’ and youthful. It is both raw and refined. And that’s the way music was intended to be!”
8:30 p.m. Thursday. Phil & Derek, 2811 Bammel Lane. 8:30 p.m. Friday. Museum Distict Bistro & Lounge, 1112 Southmore. 8 p.m. Saturday. The Indigo, 2117 Chenevert. 11 a.m. Sunday. The Wortham Theater Center, 610 Preston. For information, call 713-839-7000 or visit houstoninternationaljazzfestival.com. $20 to $125.
Thu., July 31, 8:30 p.m.; Fri., Aug. 1, 8:30 p.m.; Sat., Aug. 2, 8 p.m.; Sun., Aug. 3, 11 a.m., 2014