CD ‘Odd Tango‘

Kamil Erdem Quartet

A crossover of Ottoman and Western musical traditions, featuring soloists from both Istanbul and the Netherlands. Mark Lotz participated as co-initiator and composer, blending these diverse musical worlds.

“In the title piece Turkisch melismatisms are melting together with jazzy exploration impulse into a wonderful Tango.” (Volkskrant, Netherlands)

“Bit by bit this piece of work is growing into a rock of intruiging actual music. Who knows maybe even ‘the’ jazz of the twentyfirst century.” (Mazzmuzika, Belgium)

Kamil Erdem (bass)

Mark Alban Lotz (c-, bass flutes, bansuri)

Fatith Ahiskali (ud)

Alan Gunga Purves (perc)

Info

Turkish AK label 2008, Istanbul, Turkey

Released in July 2008
Produced by Kamil Erdem
Recorded by Mark Lotz 2018 at the Studio De Smederij, Zeist, The Netherlands

Press reviews

Volkskrant
“Kamil Erdem with integral teamwork and virtuos solos. An impressive performance.”

Mazzmuzika
“Bit by bit this piece of work is growing into a rock of intriguing actual music. Who knows maybe even ‘the’ jazz of the twentyfirst century. A strong group.”

Volkskrant
“In the title piece Turkisch melismatisms are melting together with jazzy exploration impulse into a wonderful Tango. Highlight is Ol’ Bosperus of Lotz with wringing glissandi out of the ud over a sultry groove.”