Turkish Modern Jazz

Turkish Modern Jazz is a genre of jazz music that combines traditional Turkish music with modern jazz elements. It is characterized by its use of traditional Turkish instruments such as the oud, kanun, and darbuka, as well as modern jazz instruments like the saxophone, trumpet, and piano. It often features improvisation and complex rhythms, and is heavily influenced by the traditional music of the Middle East and North Africa. Turkish Modern Jazz has been popularized by artists such as Burhan Öçal, Erkan Oğur, and Omar Faruk Tekbilek.