Turning Point was a pivotal UK jazz fusion ensemble formed in 1971 by bassist Jeff Clyne and keyboardist Brian Miller following their tenure in the progressive jazz-rock group Isotope. The band is distinguished by its unique integration of Pepi Lemer’s wordless vocals, which functioned as a lead melodic instrument rather than a traditional lyrical vehicle.
This choice aligned them with the more experimental and 'Canterbury' adjacent sounds of the era, though Turning Point maintained a more accessible, melodic, and atmospheric focus than many of their avant-garde peers. Their discography, primarily 'Creatures of the Night' (1977) and 'Silent Promise' (1978), represents a bridge between technical jazz-rock and the emerging 'cool' fusion sound. The group’s historical significance is bolstered by its members' pedigrees; Clyne was a foundational figure in British jazz, and the band’s final tours featured legendary guitarist Allan Holdsworth. Critically, they are regarded as a sophisticated, if under-appreciated, component of the 1970s British jazz scene, prized by collectors for their high-fidelity production and evocative, nocturnal soundscapes.
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