EVO Trio
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| EVO Trio | |
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| Origin | Istanbul, Turkey |
| Genre(s) | Jazz |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Website | www.evotrio.com |
| Members | |
| Eylül Biçer Volkan Topakoğlu Onur Pekin |
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EVO Trio is a Turkish jazz band that was formed in March 2006 by Eylül Biçer, Volkan Topakoğlu and Onur Pekin. The band’s repertoire consists of jazz standards, folk songs and several original compositions. Enriching their sound with inspirations of folkloric themes and styles, EVO Trio tries to put their music off the barlines, where the music starts. The band is aiming a continuous trilateral musical conversation, in which, none of the instruments assume a soloist role.
EVO Trio took part in such notable organizations as 14. Istanbul International Jazz Festival, Mimar Sinan University Music Festival, IKSV (Istanbul Foundation for Art and Culture) “Genc Caz” (Young Talents) Jazz Competition (as a winner), IKSV “Cazin Gencleri” Concerts, Bucharest International Jazz Competition (as a semi-finalist); and gave concerts at Bilgi University, Sabanci University, Ak Sanat Art Center, the German Consulate and Nazim Hikmet Cultural Center in Istanbul. EVO Trio was also appeared on the TV Show "Gel de Katilma" on the Turkish TV channel "Kanalturk".
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[edit] Members' biographies
[edit] Eylul Bicer (electric guitar)
Eylül Biçer was born in Istanbul in 1987. He started playing guitar when he was going to high school, Kabataş Erkek Lisesi. He played in several organizations with the School Orchestra. Later, he began playing at famous clubs of Istanbul. In 2006, with one of his groups, Moonshine, he played as a siding group of The Blues Brothers. Same year, he started Yildiz Technical University’s Faculty of Art and Design, Music Ensembles Programme. He made private studies with Sevket Akinci, Mumtaz Solmaz, Sarp Maden and Onder Focan. He is also interested in jazz composition.
[edit] Volkan Topakoglu (bass guitar and double bass)
He was born in Istanbul in 1986. He started to learn music at 10 in a private music school. During high school, he learned to play cello, piano, electric and bass guitar. Graduated from Istanbul Anadolu Guzel Sanatlar Lisesi/ Music Department in 2004. Studied the piano privately with Seba Bastug Sen. Studies bass guitar and double bass with Kamil Erdem at the Yildiz Technical University, Faculty of Art and Design, Music Ensembles Programme since 2004.
[edit] Onur Pekin (drums)
Onur Pekin was born in Istanbul in 1984. His music life began at 8 in TRT Children Chorus. He started playing drums at the age of 17. He was accepted to Bilgi University with scholarship. He made private studies with Cem Aksel, Cengiz Baysal, Imer Demirer, Can Kozlu and Ricky Ford. In 2006, with his group Moonshine, he played as a siding group of the Blues Brothers. Graduated from Bilgi University’s Music Department in June 2007.
[edit] Performances
March 2008
- Eskisehir Anadolu University, 6. Amateur Jazz Musicians Festival, Eskisehir.
December 2007
- Salsanat Bar, Istanbul.
- Nazim Hikmet Cultural Center, 3rd Kadikoy Jazz Days, Istanbul.
Octpber 2007
- Akbank Art Center, Istanbul.
September 2007
- Les Ottoman Q Jazz Bar, 17th Akbank Jazz Festival Opening, Istanbul.
July 2007
- Institut Français d’Istanbul, 14th International Istanbul Jazz Festival, Istanbul.
June 2007
- Nardis Jazz Club, Istanbul.
May 2007
- Istanbul Jazz Center, IKSV “Young Jazz” Jazz Competition, Istanbul.
- Mimar Sinan University Music Festival, Istanbul.
- ArCub Hall, Bucharest International Jazz Competition, Bucharest - Romania.
- Cafè Festival, Bucharest International Jazz Competition, Bucharest - Romania.
April 2007
- Jazz Cafe, Istanbul.
February 2007
- Nazim Hikmet Cultural Center, Istanbul.
October 2006
- Nazim Hikmet Cultural Center, Istanbul.
- Akbank Art Center, Istanbul.
July 2006
- Nazim Hikmet Cultural Center, Istanbul.
- German Consulate, Istanbul.
May 2006
- Sabanci University, IKSV (Istanbul Foundation For Art and Culture) “Genc Caz” Jazz Competition, Istanbul.
- Istanbul Bilgi University Concert Hall, Istanbul.
- Mimar Sinan University Music Festival, Istanbul.
