WVUR (USA)
“Mark Alban Lotz – a German-Dutch genius and flute master.”
Global Rhythm Magazine (USA)
“Errant Jazz-man.”
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mark2019-05-29 20:14:502019-06-20 13:04:20Jazznu interview with Mark LotzA collaboration of Turkey foremost jazz singer with the jazz stylings of Mark Alban Lotz.
A meeting in mutual understanding and reciprocal inspiration. Repertoire ranges from originals to lesser known songs of the American and Brazilian song book. The project started with a concert at Nardis Jazz Club, Istanbul 2010, featuring bass player Kamil Erdem. Last performances where again at Nardis Istanbul, May 2013.
Sibel Köse (vocals)
Kursad Deniz (piano)
Erdal Akyol (bass)
Cem Aksel (drums)
Mark Alban Lotz (flutes)
Sibel Köse is Turkey’s First Lady of Jazz. Raised in Ankara and mainly self taught, she has emerged as Turkey’s top female jazz vocalist. Her rich deep tones resonate with every interpertaion and she is a master at improvisation. While still a student of Architecture at METU University, she began performing professionally. She built her experience and knowledge singing alongside major Jazz masters and further developed her craft participating in International Jazz Workshops, festivals and competitions and was awarded the first prize in the International Competition of Jazz Vocalists’ in Zamosc (Poland) in 1992. Sibel Köse performs regularly in concerts, festivals, radio and TV programs, accompanied by veteran jazz musicians. She participates in several groups and projects as the lead voice and is featured by groups and organisations from trios to big bands within Turkey as well as abroad. So far she has performed at several venues in Poland, France, Holland, Greece, Czech Republic, Germany, Estonia, Spain, Kuwait, Bahrein, Dubai, Russia, Senegal, Morocco and South Africa. Sibel Köse is a regular participant in the major festivals within Turkey and Internationally. Köse’s talent and skill as a musician is matched only by her gift as a teacher and her dedication to Jazz music. Her “Jazz Vocal Workshops” in Istanbul are just part of her contribution to the growth and proliferation of Jazz music and education in Turkey.
& Kursad Deniz (piano)
Erdal Akyol (bass)
Cem Aksel (drums)
Mark Lotz is an ambassador of his fascinating horn with a big love and understanding of jazz music.
Worked with many unknown and many famous but equally gifted unique voices in music all around the globe. Subject of international publications, prize-winner, nominated for the Edison and Beyond Magazine prize.
Professor for flute at the Utrecht and Rotterdam Conservatories.
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