Fahir Atakoglu plays "LAL"

Fahir Atakoglu is an international award winning composer and pianist well known in the fields of large symphonic works and film music. His works have been performed in various music festivals in Europe and The United States to critical acclaim, and he is considered one of the most outstanding pianists and composers in the world today.

Since 1986, Fahir has composed jingles, documentary and film music for many national and international productions. For his work in film composition Fahir won first prize for Documentary Music Composition at the Milano Film Festival, and won "The Best Song Award" from The Mega Channel in Greece.

Also an accomplished solo artist, Fahir has released 16 albums since his solo debut in 1994, and he maintains an intense touring schedule, including his recent sold out shows at the world renowned Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles, and Carnegie Hall in New York City, proving his worldwide appeal.

Fahir's 2005 release was a Jazz CD entitled, "If", with legendary Bass Player Anthony Jackson and acclaimed Drummer Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez.

Fahir's virtuosity can be further demonstrated with the music that he composed for the Istanbul National Ballet's performance of "East Side Story"'

Later in 2007 "Istanbul in Blue," was released featuring Bob Franceschini, Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez, Anthony Jackson, Wayne Krantz and Mike Stern, in which he takes the listener through a deep exploration of his unique rhythmic melodies and harmonies. The album had already reached #1 three times! In World Music Album Charts, and to #15 in US Radio Jazz Chart.

As a follow-up to his hard-hitting fusion offering, 2008's Istanbul in Blue (a guitar-intensive project that featured the dazzling six-string work of Mike Stern and Wayne Krantz), the accomplished Turkish-born pianist-composer-arranger Fahir Atakoglu casts a wide stylistic net on Faces and Places, deftly incorporating musical elements from Spain, Brazil, the Middle East and New York City into the compelling mix, with an all star band featuring, John Patitucci (bass), Randy Brecker (Trumpet), Bob Mintzer (sax),Horacio El Negro Hernandez(Drums),Rogerio Bocatto(Perc.) ,Romero Lubambo(Guitar) Rene Toledo(Flamenco Guitar),Wayne Krantz(E.Guitar)



Fahir Atakoglu continues to showcase his talent for blending music from different cultures in sold out live performances and on recordings. Fahir's compositions speak with striking originality, and always remain connected to the culture of his motherland. (source: www.fahiratakoglu.com)

This video was recorded in his house in Maryland, USA.

Produced by
Ibrahim Turk

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