Distinction was formed in the early 2000's when Bassist/Band Leader Dennis Turner and Pianist and long time collaborator Sam Prather teamed up with Saxophonist Robert "BJ" Simmons and Drummer Marcus Jackson. The quartet has been known for taking songs and transforming them to new directions by constantly pushing each member's musical abilities in live performances, while consistently maintaining their musicianship. Distinction is currently working on a yearlong project, which will result in their first album. The band is documenting the recording and writing process of this album, “ I wanted to get the guys back together and work on an album that we talked about years ago…” says Dennis Turner. “It's been a while, but we have all done musical ventures together (Yamama’Nym – R&B Soul Band) as well as our own," he continues. "With this project, we wanted to show our growth from our earlier musical ventures together- to where we are now as musicians almost 10 years later.” Distinction started working on their debut, untitled live album in the summer of 2011, and anticipate releasing the album in the fall of 2012.