Mark-Anthony Turnage

Mark-Anthony Turnage (born 1960) is an English composer known for contemporary classical works that often incorporate jazz elements and for his operas such as Anna Nicole.

Blood on the Floor (1993–96) pairs a chamber ensemble with a jazz trio originally including John Scofield (guitar), Martin Robertson (sax), and Peter Erskine (drums). The piece addresses themes of drugs and addiction; one subsection is "Elegy for Andy," written for Turnage's younger brother who died of an overdose.

The available review highlights Turnage's fusion of contemporary classical and jazz, using Blood on the Floor as a central example. The work pairs chamber ensemble with a jazz trio and addresses themes of addiction. Recommended for listeners who appreciate boundary-crossing music.

For:Listeners of contemporary classical music who enjoy jazz influence and genre-crossing compositions.