presents:
Mehmet Polat Quartet
Try out album Embodied Poetry
Mehmet Polat is a master ud player, composer, ensemble leader and soloist who tours internationally. From Africa to India, Persia to the Balkans, Contemporary to Jazz, he has been combining various musical genres with his Alevi Spiritual, Anatolian Folk and Ottoman classical music background.
Through his improvisations, compositions and his own take on a variety of musical styles, Mehmet is constantly searching for new musical paths and inspiration. After many years of research, he invented his own technique to advance beyond the limitations of his traditional instrument. With this new left hand technique, he can play more advanced and modern pieces. He has also designed an ud with two extra bass strings to broaden the range and function of his instrument.
Together with three fantastic jazz musicians they form Mehmet Polat Quartet. They perform a cultural mix in a jazz sound. In several weeks they will record their new album Embodied Poetry. Just before that they will play the repertory live in Splendor.
Mehmet Polat Quartet:
Mehmet Polat - ud & compositions
Mike Roelofs - piano,
Daniel van Huffelen - bass
Martin Hafizi - drums