Turtle Island Quartet (TIQ) have been redefining the string quartet format since their inception in 1985. Led by violinist David Balakrishnan, TIQ classically interpret a broad range of genres ...

SAN ANTONIO — Two jazz giants. One legendary stage. And a string quartet known for rewriting the rules of classical music. The Grammy-winning Turtle Island Quartet will perform Friday, March 6 at 8 ...

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When the Turtle Island Quartet plays, all the preconceived notions about string instruments are abolished and listeners are transported to an uncharted dimension. Two years after a jaw-dropping ...

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"A Love Supreme: The Legacy of John Coltrane" Telarc IT'S NOT EASY transplanting John Coltrane's music from the usual jazz combo to a classical string quartet, and the Turtle Island Quartet has made ...

The Turtle Island String Quartet is one of the leading American ensembles to incorporate jazz sounds into classical music. Violinist David Balakrishnan founded the group in 1985. He and violinist Evan ...

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The Turtle Island String Quartet won this year's Grammy Award for best classical crossover album. 'Turtle Island' comes from Native American mythology and is another name for the North American ...