Raul da Gama, Jazz da Gama Ilhan Ersahin has a background in which, clearly the fiery and lofty values of his Turkish heritage collide with the lofty values of his (other) Nordic side. This has helped him create a musical amalgam which drinks at the earthly fountainhead where the rhapsodic ululations of the voice raised … Read More
Mike Greenblatt, Aquarian Weekly As the fourth installment of his esteemed “Istanbul Sessions,” Solar Plexus (Nublu Music) by Ilhan Ersahin, is one of the most adventurous, satisfying, eclectic, cinematic, far-out CDs of 2018. A fascinating individual — saxophonist, keyboardist, composer, arranger and the head of New York City’s hip room on Avenue C called Nublu — this guy’s … Read More
Steve Williams, UK Vibe Back in 2015, Bugge Wesseltoft released his ‘Bugge and Friends’ album into the world through Jazzland Recordings, recorded through Nublu, responsible now for a record label, club nights and a festival. The album featured several familiar artists; Beady Belle, Joe Claussell and Erik Truffaz (keep a note of that name), but also an … Read More
Filipe Freitas, Jazz Trail New York-based Swedish-Turkish saxophonist Ilhan Fredrik Ersahin is not only an eclectic musician and composer but also a successful club owner since 2002, the year he opened Nublu in Manhattan’s East Village. Boasting the same alternative sounds this club has been cultivated for more than a decade, the project Istanbul Sessions … Read More
by Travis Rogers Jr, The Jazz Owl It was an amazing year of great music from astonishing musicians. So many great horn players and pianists, and so very many great debut albums. This was an extremely difficult year to choose favorites. Once again, these are my favorites for the year. I would not presume to … Read More
by Woody Wilson, the Jazz Writer There’s a tendency to categorize any instrumental music played by a small ensemble, that’s not chamber, as jazz. This can lead to confusion. Is it pop or R&B without lyrics? Is it jazz that’s meant to sound like pop or R&B? Is it something else? Those questions are presented … Read More
Sivan Arbel – Broken Lines by Leonid Auskern, Jazz Quad Дебютный альбом молодой израильтянки Сиван Арбель меня приятно удивил. Только начав прослушивание, я понял, почему вместо более привычного «вокал» на обложке диска указано «голос». Да, работа Арбель разительно не похожа на десятки других дебютных и не дебютных альбомов вокалисток, которые работают в сфере джаза. Прослушав … Read More
by James Nadal, All About Jazz A secretive, renaissance saxophonist who travels in a multi-ethnic, trans-cultural dimension, Ilhan Ersahin embodies all aspects of the particular blend of cross-pollinated musical styles he produces. Started in 2002, his New York City club and record label Nublu, established his pioneering reputation, and he continues on a creative tear. … Read More
Ilhan Ersahin’s Istanbul Sessions Reveals the “Istanbul Underground” The music I have awaited all my life. by Travis Rogers Jr, The Jazz Owl, and JazzTimes.com In this their third outing, Ilhan Ersahin’s Istanbul Sessions has continued to create a musical adventure that takes you where you never thought possible. “Istanbul Underground” (on Ersahin’s own Nublu … Read More
by Roberto Binda, Argonauta Magazine Crossing the bridge Ilhan Ersahin’s Istanbul Sessions / Istanbul Underground (Nublu Records) CD Distr. Audioglobe Ilhan Ersahin è sicuramente uno dei personaggi più eccentrici della scena underground Newyorkese. Agitatore culturale con una personale etichetta discografica e un Club aperto nell’East Village a Manhattan che porta il nome di Nublu. Capace di … Read More
