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Rebellious Turkish jazz

Reese Erlich | Emilie Pons
November 22, 2019

A crossroads of European, Middle Eastern and Asian cultures, Turkey's music scene is a unique cultural melting pot. Jazz musician Okay Temiz has been at the forefront of this eclecticism for many years, credited with creating fusion jazz. Not afraid to use pots, pans and cow bells in his arrangements, Temiz's defiance has seen him collaborate with jazz legends like Dexter Gordon and Don Cherry.

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