Süeda Çatakoğlu – Süeda Sings Sezen (Ahenk Müzik, 2023)
Süeda Çatakoğlu, a multifaceted artist excelling in singing, piano, arrangement, songwriting, and composition, presents her latest masterful work, Süeda Sings Sezen. Notably, this is an exclusive production entirely orchestrated by Süeda herself, a testament to her musical talent.
Süeda Sings Sezen was recorded between July and October 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts, where Süeda is developing her skills in Jazz Composition, Jazz Piano, and Contemporary Writing & Production at Berklee College of Music. Significantly, the album includes the collaboration of exceptional guest musicians from various parts of the globe.
The finely crafted album includes a moving and elegant mix of Süeda’s vision as a performer and the timeless melodies of Sezen Aksu that hold a deeply sentimental place in Süeda’s heart.
As Süeda unveils her unique collection of interpretations, listeners are invited to immerse themselves in the rich Sezen Aksu songbook, skillfully woven together by Süeda Çatakoğlu’s expert touch.
Musicians: Filippo Novi-Goller on electric bass, double bass, sound design; Sinan Cem Eroğlu on fretless guitar; Mehrpouya Daneshvar on clarinet; Upasak Mukherjee on tabla; Sam McClurg and Kerem Seçkin on drum set; Volkan Efe on kanun; Dennis van der Sanden on acoustic and electric guitars; Akihiro Kokufukata on trumpet; Klara Poznachowska on harp; Eren Erdoğan on ney; Samuel Sjostedt on oud; Hogir Göregen on darbuka; and Aiden Solomons on tenor saxophone.
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Author: Douglas Sanders
