A 24-year-old jazz clubunder the texture of Galata Tower
Kaan Çelen, born in Bolu in 1994, lost the use of his left arm due to a medical error at birth. He began drumming in 2008 at the suggestion of his physiotherapist and took his first drum and jazz lessons with Ediz Hafızoğlu in 2012. He also had the opportunity to work with Ferid Odman, Cem Aksel, and Tony Moreno. He released his debut album, “NA-Zİ-LE,” in 2020, a world first in its field. He also has a recording called “30” which he recorded as a special work to himself for his 30th birthday in 2024.
Serkan Özyılmaz (piano), Volkan Topakoğlu (double bass, guitar, piano), Kaan Çelen (drums)
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