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Bilge Gunaydin: Daydreams
by Francesco Martinelli
Once this disc by Turkish pianist Bilge Gunaydin is in your CD player, you may find it hard to take it out again. There are several reasons for this. One is to hear the beautiful sound once crafted by composer Sinan Sakizli in his Hayyam Studio, down the hill from Istiklal towards Kasimpasa, a go-to location for quality recording in Istanbul; another is to listen to the instrumental voices of the band members, some of the brightest lights ...
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by Bruce Lindsay
Turkish pianist, keyboard player, composer and arranger Bilge Günaydin showcases her talents on Daydreams, her debut release. It's an impressive first outing for the young musicianstylistically wide-ranging, moving from laid-back melody to drama and mystery, and beautifully performed by the musicians. Inception" is a relaxed, melodic album openersmooth without being bland, immediately engaging and providing space for each musician to showcase their abilitiesbassist Apostolos Sideris adds an arco solo notable both for its slightly rasping tone and its ...
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