Morgan Turner is a Chicago based bassist and composer. She received her Bachelor of Music from Northern Illinois University, and is currently pursuing a Master of Music at Western Michigan University. Morgan was selected to be a part of the Women in Jazz Organization 2023 mentorship program, during which she was mentored by composer Ayn Inserto. Morgan is member of the Chicago jazz collective IRIS, who released their self-titled debut album on Shifting Paradigm records in spring of 2024. In 2022, IRIS was one of four groups across the U.S. selected for the Jazz Aspen Snowmass Academy. Morgan also leads her own group, the Morgan Turner Quartet, that plays regularly in Chicago.