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Born in Pittsburgh 's Hill District , he began his career with Blues and Rhythm And Blues bands, and was at first greatly influenced by Illinois Jacquet . In the 1950s he went on to play with Lowell Fulson , Earl Bostic , and Max Roach 's bands. He married the organist Shirley Scott in 1960 and played then frequently with her. In the 1960s he started working with organist Jimmy Smith , and made many Soul Jazz recordings both with Smith and as a leader.In the 1970s he turned to Jazz Fusion , but returned to soul jazz in the 1980s and into the 1990s . He was the brother of Trumpeter Tommy Turrentine . Turrentine died of a stroke in New York City September 12 , 2000 . He is buried in Pittsburgh's Allegheny Cemetery . REFERENCES
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