“The Coltrane Quartet of the 21st-century.” Japanese CD Journal describes the quartet led by New York-based Israeli saxophonist and composer Oded Tzur with these words. He developed his unique playing style throughout his years studying Classical Indian Music and added a new depth to the instrument. After releasing two albums as bandleader on Enja Records, he caught the attention of Manfred Eicher and became a part of the ECM Records family. His 2020 album “Here Be Dragons” has already been dubbed a modern classic. His 2022 album “Isabela,” with iconic cover art featuring a photograph by Sebastião Salgado, offers an idiosyncratic interpretation of the Indian raga tradition. Several music critics have described it as one of the most impactful works released by ECM in the last decade. The Oded Tzur Quarter will bring its story-like compositions to the Zorlu PSM Turkcell Platinum Stage on October 9.
Oded Tzur: Tenor Saxophone
Nitai Hershkovits: Piano
Petros Klampanis: Bass
Otis Brown III: Drums