JAZZ DRUMMER · BANDLEADER · RECORD PRODUCER
FERIT
ODMAN
Swing. Sound. Soul.
Based in Istanbul, Türkiye. For bookings, interviews and additional materials: info@feritodman.com.
SHORT BIO
Ferit Odman is an Istanbul-based jazz drummer, bandleader and record producer. A Fulbright scholar and graduate of William Paterson University's jazz program, he has performed with the TRT Big Band since 2009 and collaborates with the Kerem Görsev Trio, Fazıl Say's Jazz Quintet and Kenan Doğulu's İhtimaller project. His leader recordings include Nommo, Autumn in New York and Dameronia With Strings. His new quintet album PURE is in preparation for 2027.
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Ferit Odman began his international musical education as an AFS exchange student in Sweden in 1999. He studied Jazz Performance at Istanbul Bilgi University on a full scholarship, attended the School for Improvisational Music in New York, and earned a Fulbright scholarship in 2006 to pursue a Master of Music in Jazz Performance at William Paterson University. He spent two years in New York studying and performing, including work with pianist Mulgrew Miller.
Odman's approach is rooted in the jazz tradition, listening and ensemble interaction. Alongside his work as a drummer and bandleader, he has produced numerous recordings and contributed to more than 50 projects. His regular collaborations include the Kerem Görsev Trio, Fazıl Say's Jazz Quintet, TRT Big Band and Kenan Doğulu's İhtimaller project. His leader discography includes Nommo, Autumn in New York, Dameronia With Strings and The Vinyl Collection.
PRESS MATERIALS
Stage photograph: Salih Üstündağ. Original supplied photograph, unretouched.