"A new generation of Washington blues musicians is also beginning to wow crowds. Clarence Turner...[has] been attracting attention lately."
- William Triplett, Washingtonian

"Wailing harmonicas and soulful swings show one thing's for certain: This band knows the blues."
- Korin Miller, The Washington Post

"If visibility counts then Clarence Turner... [is] already ahead."
- Maria Villafana, The Washington Post

"I only wish I could have been there in person to see the Clarence Turner Blues Band deliver this swinging performance of "I'm Tore Down" at Blues Alley. The interplay between Turner's guitar and Henry Chung's harmonica must have really moved the crowd. Chung's playing takes flight on the choruses and his soulful stylings on the harmonica push the other soloists to keep up. Then Turner's wailing guitar takes over while the rhythm section channels some classic Clapton blues."
- Louise Pierce, Washington Post

"Clarence Turner's fiery guitar playing and passionate howlin' are his signatures.  In February 2003, Turner was named "Who's Who in DC Blues" by Washingtonian Magazine and has been featured a number of times in the Washington Post. In October 2005, Turner performed at a major blues festival in Holland and plans a European tour later this year. Turner and his band brought the house down at Blues Alley and a slew of other clubs throughout the D.C. metropolitan area.  Turner has developed something of a cult following, dazzling crowds with his frantic fret work and a compulsion to jump, dance, and play the guitar in unusual positions. Turner and his band have developed a reputation for making dancers sweat!"
- Wayne Kahn, Right on Rhythm

"I'm hearing some solid blues here."
- Bruce Iglauer, Alligator Records

"An all-star cast of people who have been playing blues in the D.C. area for a lot of years."
- Dennis Ottey, Columbia Flier

"Clarence Turner and his band has quickly become Washington dancers' favorite source of live blues. They play all over the city at jazz and blues clubs. Each time they're out, more and more dancers get their fix and come back raving about the band. What's more is that they really have befriended local dancers, and have a very good sense of what to play."
- Mike Marcotte, Capital Blues

"A nitty, gritty, pure blues band that incorporates jump blues and soulful swing into their charged performances."
- Hyong Lee, DC Lindy Exchange

"Clarence Turner is a top-notch blues player and The Clarence Turner Band has its own cult following."
- Laurie Shepard Coburn, Protest.Net

"Clarence "The Bluesman" Turner dazzled the audience with his fast fret work and his willingness to jump, and dance, in the middle of the crowd while he balanced the guitar behind his head."
- Amanda Sweet, DC Blues Society

"It was then time for Clarence "The Bluesman" Turner to take the mic. Clarence showed us why he is called "The Bluesman," starting off strong with Muddy Waters' Gypsy Woman."
- Kathy Lestsantear, DC Blues Society

"A great area's musician all-star lineup."
- Wayne Kahn, Right on Rhythm