Okan Ersan was invited to the acclaimed Leverkusen Jazz (guitar masters) festival where he performed his compositions and arrangements on the same stage with names such as Al Di Meola , Robben Ford, Chick Corea and John McLaughlin
Born in 1972 on the Northern part of Cyprus, Okan ERSAN had the
distinctive opportunity to be influenced by the melodies of the east ethnic
beats and roots of the oriental Mediterranean.
Following his BA degree in classical music, Okan Ersan then blended
rock and jazz to create the eclectic fusion of the grooves and exclusive
sounds he platforms his music on today.
Edward Meszelinsky, promoter of Leverkusen Jazz festival quoted
“After his concert, Al di Meola and I thought that Okan Ersan will be one
of the best fusion guitarists in the world…. Oriental meets fusion….”.
Okan Ersan is currently promoting his 2nd album .You can hear his
choice of exquisite notes and melodies on the CD “The Reborn
Journey” and that, is exactly what this is…
Blending different styles, Okan Ersan’s music has evolved to produce
this rare fusion of the genres. Okan Ersan has taken on this difficult task
of fusing all of these disciplines into a music that makes the listener
appreciate the complexities; yet relax in its momentum…
Outstanding musicians like Dave Weckl (mixed ‘The Reborn Journey’)
and Legendary Ernie Watts have contributed their talents to this fusion
of tunes. Okan Ersan strives to introduce the world to his passionate
interpretation of life and as Dave Weckle cited, “…this CD has the
potential to make a lot of noise in the world of jazz fusion- its fresh and
different! ”
International vendors noticed the locally recognized musician’s
exceptional talent in 2002 where he was featured as one of the best 5
guitarists of 2003 in the British magazine “The Guitarist”. He then went
on to write and compose his first fusion album “To Whom it may
Concern”.
Upon invitation Okan Ersan played at the Kansas City Jazz festival
performing with the Grammy awarded Billy Paul. Phenomenally, for 3
years running, Okan Ersan was invited to the acclaimed Leverkusen
Jazz (guitar masters) festival where he performed his compositions and
arrangements on the same stage with names such as Al Di Meola ,
Robben Ford, Chick Corea and John Mc.Laughlin performing with
Istanbul Superband. Moreover, as a Yamaha guitars performing artist,
Okan Ersan has given many workshops with Dave Weckl and Rex
Richardson to enthusiastic musicians and is currently continuing his
workshops. Besides the Yamaha Guitar Company, Okan Ersan is also
an endorser and performing artist for PRS guitars along with ATC
Acoustic Engineer Speakers. Additional information regarding his
endorsements can be obtained from the official web sites of the
companies mentioned above.
This album is just the beginning of an upcoming compilation of works
that will not only bring together the complexity of traditional sounds fused
together with a very original approach to oriental Mediterranean
melodies, but grooves of the world that will fuse together cultures, creed
and color in harmony and music.
Official Website:
http://www.okanersan.com/
FaceBook Page: http://www.facebook.com/OkanErsan
Yamaha:
http://europe.yamaha.com/en/artists/guitars_basses/okan_ersan/
PRS Guitars:
http://www.prsguitars.com/artists/profiles/okanersan/index.html
ATC: http://www.atcloudspeakers.co.uk/clients1.php
Real McCoy: http://www.realmccoycustom.com/RMCARTISTS.htm
