Leon Turner

Background

About Leon Turner

Leon was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. Music has been apart of Leon’s life since the age of 5 years old. Leon comes from a family where everyone has musical talents. Leon had his first start with his family and their gospel recording group. From age 10 to 15 Leon was a dedicated musician for The Turner Singers. The year 2006 marked the start of Leon’s career in the music industry. That year he began performing with the gospel sensation J Moss. Leon’s career took off thereafter. Specializing in keyboard, synths and piano, Leon has worked with The Roots, Stevie Wonder, Dionne Warwick, Yolanda Adams, Eddie Levert of the Ojays, Donnie Mcclurkin, Legendary Phil Perry, Dwele (who is a grammy nominated artist), Bobby Brown, Ralph Tresvant and Johnny Gill from the hit 90’s group New Edition). There is no genre that Leon cannot deliver. Whether it is Jazz, R and B, Neo-Soul, Gospel, Classical or Country he continues to embrace every facet of the music industry. From production to his own solo project, he hopes to encompass it all. When asked what music means to Leon, his response is simple “music is my life”. Leon has performed on several world tours with some of the worlds best artist and began traveling at the age of 15. Leon is currently the Music Director for R&B superstar and 9 Time Grammy Award Winner Mrs. Gladys Knight. Leon travels for Gladys Knight’s R&B shows, Piano duo shows as well as her Grammy winning gospel choir shows. Leon also played and produced on Gladys Knights most resent Gospel album. In 2015 That album won a NAACP Image Award for best gospel album of the year titled (Where My Heart Belongs). Leon currently endorses Korg, NORD, Gorilla Ears & Mono Cases Leon has started and now own's a production company called (Turner Productions). While currently residing in Cleveland, Ohio, Leon has lived in Las Vegas, NV where he worked with many talented and notable artist.