After riveting performances at jazz festivals in Montreal, Montreaux, Chicago, Paris, Roma, Vienna, and Berlin; saz, tambour, darbuka, and oud player Burhan Öçal is once again coming to the Akbank Jazz Festival. The musician pushes boundaries with his musical composure, enthusiasm, and perfectionism. He plays various percussive instruments and brings his multifaceted musical personality to life flawlessly on the stage. Traveling the four corners of the world since forming the Istanbul Oriental Ensemble in 1991, Öçal has been dubbed the “Prince of the Darbuka” in the French press. On September 28 at Dada Salon Kabarett, Burhan Öçal will be bringing together some of Turkey’s top jazz musicians for a packed stage performance.
Uraz Kıvaner: Piano
Şenova Ülker: Trumpet
Ozan Musluoğlu: Bass
Murat Süngü: Cello
Savaş Özkök: Kanun
Can Olgun: Violin
Ümit Adakale: Darbuka
Burhan Öçal: Percussion