Inverted pedal points in Mark Turner's Improvisational language, by Leonardo Boccardo
This presentation dives into the use of inverted pedal points in Mark Turner’s improvisational practice. Through a selection of excerpts, we analyze how this voice-led technique is incorporated into the saxophonist's vocabulary, serving various functions such as outlining harmonic progressions or creating harmonic tension. The discussion explores how inverted pedal points, as one of many techniques, contribute to Turner’s distinct aesthetic and approach to modern jazz improvisation.