kowan Turner
INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED JAZZ FUSION, FUNK, HIP HOP, AND IMPROV
Welcome to the electrifying world of Kowan Turner & Kowan & Da Homies, where Jazz Fusion collides with Funk, Hip-Hop, and fearless improvisation. A national and international recording and touring artist, Kowan Turner has established himself as a commanding force in the modern live-music landscape, captivating audiences across The Midwest, Parts of the south , West coast and more with his explosive musicianship, deep pocket, and undeniable stage presence.
Throughout his career, Turner has collaborated and toured with an impressive range of artists, including Robert Randolph and Jeremy Garrett, alongside Althea Rene, Steady Flow Funk, Watermelon Funk, Caleb Hawley, and Cisco Adler. These experiences have shaped a sound rooted in tradition yet constantly evolving—bold, expressive, and unmistakably his own.
In 2025, Turner released the beat tape Language Arts, a deeply personal and exploratory solo project that highlights his versatility as a producer, composer, and drummer. The project offers an unfiltered look into his creative mind, blending rhythm-forward production, texture, and groove while showcasing his individual artistic voice outside of the band setting.
At the core of Kowan & Da Homies is a rotating all-star collective of elite musicians, featuring members affiliated with Ghost-Note, Parliament-Funkadelic, Kingfish, George Porter Jr., Steady Flow, and the DJ Williams Band. Each performance is a high-level musical conversation—tight, daring, and deeply connected—fusing jazz-infused harmony, hard-hitting funk grooves, hip-hop energy, and spontaneous improvisation into a visceral live experience.
Currently, Kowan Turner is in the creative process for his upcoming album Reflections, slated for release in 2026. The project serves as a continuation of his artistic evolution—reflective, intentional, and rhythm-driven—capturing personal growth, lived experience, and the ongoing pursuit of musical truth. Experience Kowan & Da Homies—where innovation meets tradition, the groove leads the way, and the music has no limits.