Born: July 7, 1982 Primary Instrument: Drums
Ferit Odman (1982) is an on demand and busy jazz drummer based in Istanbul. He started his music studies in Sweden as an AFS exchange student (1999), got a full scholarship to get his B.A. in Music at Istanbul Bilgi University (2001), attended the School For Improvisation workshops in NYC (2004), and has been granted a Fulbright Scholarship to further build on his studies at William Paterson University (2006). He spent / played two years in NYC, studied with jazz greats like Mulgrew Miller, Harold Mabern and Bill Goodwin and he holds a M.M. (Master of Music) degree in Jazz Performance.
He became heavily entrenched in the Turkish jazz scene at a young age and recently performs and tours with Turkish pianist Kerem Görsev, while leading his own quintet. Ferit Odman just released his second album “Autumn In New York” feat. Terell Stafford, Vincent Herring, Anthony Wonsey & Peter Washington..
His debut album “Nommo” that he also recorded in New York was featuring Vincent Herring, Brian Lynch, Burak Bedikyan and Peter Washington.
Ferit Odman is an Istanbul Agop Cymbals endorser.
Awards:
2006-2008 Fulbright Scholarship”...This drummer assembled a thoughtful group of notables for sessions held in Brooklyn, NY, and then smartly allowed each of them to join the conversation. The result is a collaborative, almost communal, effort, as if Nommo was put together over a series of long talks at the kitchen table...” --Nick DeRiso, Somethin' Else
”..Nommo is, until the very end, an impeccable group effort...”
”...They (Odman & Washington) perform like two halves of the same heart, pulsing and contracting behind a series of brilliant conceptions by the soloists...” --Nick DeRiso, Somethin' Else
Ferit Odman - Autumn In New York
Equinox Music & Entertainment
2011
Ferit Odman - Nommo
Equinox Music & Entertainment
2010
As A Side Musician
Kerem Görsev with London Philharmonia - Therapy
Rec Jazz
2010
Jef Giansily - Sketches
Circle
2010
Kerem Görsev - Diversion
Rec Jazz
2009
Ozan Musluoglu - Coincidence
Rec Jazz
2009
Onder Focan Group - Swing A La Turc
Kalan Music
2007
SPIN ILK
AURA Records
2006
Donovan Mixon's Hybrid Project - The Dance Of Life
DMC Jazz
2004
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Primary Instrument:
Drums
Location:
Istanbul
Willing to teach:
Advanced students only.
Ferit Odman is endorsed by Istanbul Agop Cymbals
1 x Istanbul Agop 30th Anniversary Ride(22"),
1 x Istanbul Agop 30th Anniversary Ride (20"),
1 x Istanbul Agop Special Edition Jazz Hi-Hat (13"),
Ferit Odman plays Gretsch Drums
Grestch 120th Anniversary Champagne Sparkle
Limited Edition Round Badge Be-bop Custom Drumset.
14”x18” bass drum,
8”x12” tom,
14”x14” floor tom,
6.5"X14" Hand Hammered Bronze Snare.
