Akustikelektrik by Konstrukt, released in 2008 on WM Recordings
Istanbul based multi-instrumentalist Umut Çaglar founded the Turkish free jazz band Konstrukt at the beginning of 2008.
Since then the band went through many line-up changes and collaborated with with the likes of Peter Brötzmann, Joe McPhee, William Parker and Keiji Haino, continuously evolving its sound. - Discogs bio
For Seun Matta by Karkhana, released on Holidays Records in 2017.
Featuring some of the most innovative musicians from Beirut, Cairo, Istanbul and Chicago, Karkhana's seven multi- instrumentalists build a transcendental atmosphere, developing what could possibly be called "free Middle Eastern music".
Umut Çağlar: Reeds, Flute, Percussion
Tony Elieh: Electric Bass
Maurice Louca: Organ, Synth
Mazen Kerbaj: Trumpet, Percussion, Reeds
Sam Shalabi: Electric Guitar, Oud
Sharif Sehnaoui: Electric Guitar
Michael Zerang: Drums, Percussion, Cymbal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMEEdzXTWUg&list=RDPMEEdzXTWUg&start_radio=1
#karkhana #Beirut #cairo #istanbul #chicago #improvisation #samshalabi #MichaelZerang #UmutÇağlar
#MauriceLouca #SharifSehnaoui #MazenKerbaj #TonyElieh
Andi Chorley