Alper Yılmaz’s debut release on Kayique Records features his multifaceted compositions which reflect the clashes and tensions sprung from his musical and intellectual journeys spread over geographies, spanning from United States to Turkey. Alper’s music evolves from distinct repetitive themes—cinematic at times. Recorded with two different lineups, yet with the same Instrumentation, Clashes brings together musicians from New York and Istanbul, each of whom is a master on his instrument, to a musical platform of free expression and improvisation. While the album has a strong statement and sound framed around Alper Yılmaz’s compositions and bass playing, each musician’s unique and versatile approach can be distinctly heard in Clashes.
Tracks: KuKe, XX, Clashes, Junk Mail, Oddity, Ninni, Spring Breeze, You Have No Idea, Landscapes
Personnel: Alper Yılmaz, electric basses, loops, effects, voice; Michael McGinnis, soprano saxophone, clarinet; David Binney, alto saxophone; Nick Kadajski, alto saxophone; Jon Davis, Rhodes; Matthias Bublath, Rhodes, keyboards; Andy Sanesi, drums; Volkan Öktem, drums
"Alper Yilmaz has delivered a GREAT modern jazz/fusion CD. The music harkens back to Wayne and Joe in the Weather Report era - with a touch of Marcus Miller... a timely release - perhaps an hommage to the recently departed genius, JZ." - George Walker Petit
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