ROODE BIOSCOOP SESSIES 8.0 | MERT PEKDURANER

Mert Pekduraner, a composer and guitarist, born and based in Amsterdam began his musical journey in Adana, Turkey. His time in Adana exposed him to the authentic and traditional sounds of Anatolia, which greatly influenced his composition ideas and arrangement techniques. This situation led to the integration of a fretless guitar alongside the standard guitar in his music, enriching his compositional approach with a broader perspective through the use of maqam sounds.

In 2020, Pekduraner introduced his music with "Kıyı (Venice Biennale Main Theme)," commissioned for the 17th Venice Biennale. In 2021 album "Geriye Ne Kaldi?" and its follow-up, "DIALOGUES IN THE DARK," helped him establish a growing audience in Europe and Turkey.

Since then, Pekduraner performed at festivals like the 33rd Akbank Jazz Festival, Nilüfer Jazz Festival, Kas Jazz Festival sharing stages with artists like Mammal Hands, Rembrandt Trio, Erkan Ogur, Tord Gustavsen Trio. He continues to perform across Europe, including at venues such as Borusan Music House, Jazzcafe Dizzy, Amsterdam Bethlehemkerk, Lab1 Eindhoven, Zemin Berlin.

Line-up:
MERT PEKDURANER - Standard and fretless electric guitars

Please note that members of the audience may be recorded on video and may appear in online publications or on local TV station AT5.