Born in Sunderland, Paul Turner began his professional bass career in 1987. Since 2005 he has been the long-time bassist for Jamiroquai, contributing to every album and tour since joining. He toured and recorded extensively with Annie Lennox and has collaborated with a host of A‑list artists including Tina Turner, Bryan Ferry, Tom Jones, Seal and George Michael, showcasing his versatility across genres. He has his own jazz-funk band Trioniq – often with Jamiroquai guitarist Rob Harris on guitar.

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Rooted in funk

Paul's style is deeply rooted in funk, soul, acid‑jazz and R&B. He delivers tight, rhythm-driven grooves with impeccable pocket. He favors vintage‑style passive basses such as 1960s Fender Jazz and Precision models and a custom five‑string instrument that replicates the warmth and responsiveness of classics while offering modern feel. He sometimes integrates effects like octavers, Mu‑Tron or similar fuzz/pedal textures to shape a punchy, synth‑like bass tone. His lines often intertwine slides, soulful phrasing and staccato eighths and sixteenths to create irresistibly danceable grooves.