Onur Aymergen Quintet – Lunar (Losen Records, 2023)
Onur Aymergen’s latest album, “Lunar,” reflects on childhood memories and the evolution of jazz guitar in Turkey.
Aymergen is an accomplished composer and proficient jazz and fusion guitar player, whose musical compositions reflect a diverse range of influences. Aymergen’s musical creations are a testament to his artistic prowess and technical expertise in the domain of jazz and fusion guitar playing.
His exceptional talent as a composer is manifested through his ability to interweave intricate melodies and harmonies that captivate the listener’s attention. The nuances of his music are often complemented by the use of unconventional chord progressions and improvisational techniques, which highlight his remarkable skill set.
Aymergen’s compositions highlight the group’s tonal harmony and technical virtuosity, while also incorporating silence as a crucial element. Overall, Aymergen successfully combines each musician’s unique voice to create a fresh, new addition to the archive of Turkish jazz guitar albums.
Musicians: Onur Aymergen on guitar; Can Çankaya on piano; Tolga Bilgin on trumpet; Apostolos Sideris on double bass; and Turgut Alp Bekoğlu on drums.