Global InformationOytun Ersan information
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| Background information | |
| Born | 22 June 1978 Nicosia, Cyprus |
| Genres | Jazz fusion |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Bass guitar |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Website | oytunersan |
Oytun Ersan (born June 22, 1978) is a Turkish Cypriot bass guitarist and composer. He has worked and collaborated with a range of acclaimed artists including Dave Weckl, Eric Marienthal, Simon Phillips, Gary Husband, Mitchel Forman, Mike Miller, Brett Garsed, Dean Brown, Okan Ersan, Karen Briggs, Cliff Almond, Wycliffe Gordon, Ola Onabule, Louie Palmer and Bob Franceschini. In May 2015, he released his album East Meets West.[1] His second album Fusiolicious was released on 4 April 2018 featuring Dave Weckl, Eric Marienthal, Gary Husband, Gerry Etkins, Dean Brown, Mike Miller, Brett Garsed, Karen Briggs. The album was produced, mixed, and mastered by Ric Fierabracci. Ersan performed at various international festivals, venues and events to date, including Leverkusener Jazztage, Allener Jazzfest, Ingolstädter Jazztage, Nublu Jazz Club, Baked Potato Jazz Club and the Bass Bash.
Oytun Ersan is among the Featured Artists of Fodera Guitars and an official artist endorser for Aguilar Amplification and GruvGear.
- ^ "Cypriot Bassist Oytun Ersan". Bass Musician Magazine. September 2, 2015.