MUSIC FOR TURKISH THEATER, by Don Cherry, Okay Temiz

MUSIC FOR TURKISH THEATER

by Don Cherry, Okay Temiz

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unusalter It reminds me of when I met Don Cherry for the first time in 1973 at his home, TÃ¶garp Skola (S), he told me if I knew James Baldwin.
I would like to know when we will be able to get Mp3s, thanks

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Record/Vinyl + Digital Album
500 HAND NUMBERED, BANDCAMP EXCLUSIVE EDITION. (NOT AVALIABLE ANYWHERE ELSE)

1XLP GATEOLD Includes liner notes (ENGLISH) by Zeynep Oral (James Baldwin's assistant and journalist), GÃ¶khan AkÃ§ura, Okay Temiz, and record producer ErinÃ§ GÃ¼zel (Caz Plak Ä°stanbul).

NEVER-BEFORE-RELEASED RECORDING
of the Sensational and Banned Turkish Theater Play by James Baldwin and Engin Cezzar, Istanbul 1970

Meticulously restored from the original master tape, remastered and cut by Shawn Joseph at Optimum Mastering, Bristol, UK.

Made in Optimal GmbH.

Licensed by GÃ¶khan AkÃ§ura, author of Engin Cezzar's autobiography, who was personally entrusted with the original master tape by Engin Cezzar.

Cover Photo by Sedat Pakay, James Baldwin in Galata Bridge, Ä°stanbul, 1966. Licanced from Kathy Pakay.

"One of the most shocking and daring plays staged in Turkish theaters was banned by the Istanbul Governorship on February 7, 1970. The ban on the play, which was watched by 30,000 people in 60 days, did not last long." - Turkish Press, 1970

In 1970, Turkish theater owner Engin Cezzar produced James Baldwin's groundbreaking play about gay relationships in a 1970s Istanbul prison setting. In 1969, jazz musician Don Cherry, visiting Istanbul with Okay Temiz to record an album, reunited with Baldwin and contributed music to the production. The recording session followed extensive discussions and featured performances by Cherry and Temiz, heightening the play's tension.

An unearthed GEM from 1970s Istanbul.

Includes unlimited streaming of MUSIC FOR TURKISH THEATER via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
Download available in 24-bit/44.1kHz.
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Record/Vinyl + Digital Album
HAND SIGNED BY OKAY TEMÄ°Z (NAME PERSONALIZATION IS AVALIBLE)

500 HAND NUMBERED, BANDCAMP EXCLUSIVE EDITION. (NOT AVALIABLE ANYWHERE ELSE)

1XLP GATEOLD Includes liner notes (ENGLISH) by Zeynep Oral (James Baldwin's assistant and journalist), GÃ¶khan AkÃ§ura, Okay Temiz, and record producer ErinÃ§ GÃ¼zel (Caz Plak Ä°stanbul).

NEVER-BEFORE-RELEASED RECORDING
of the Sensational and Banned Turkish Theater Play by James Baldwin and Engin Cezzar, Istanbul 1970

Meticulously restored from the original master tape, remastered and cut by Shawn Joseph at Optimum Mastering, Bristol, UK.

Made in Optimal GmbH

Licensed by GÃ¶khan AkÃ§ura, author of Engin Cezzar's autobiography, who was personally entrusted with the original master tape by Engin Cezzar.

Cover Photo by Sedat Pakay, James Baldwin in Galata Bridge, Ä°stanbul, 1966. Licanced from Kathy Pakay.

"One of the most shocking and daring plays staged in Turkish theaters was banned by the Istanbul Governorship on February 7, 1970. The ban on the play, which was watched by 30,000 people in 60 days, did not last long." - Turkish Press, 1970

In 1970, Turkish theater owner Engin Cezzar produced James Baldwin's groundbreaking play about gay relationships in a 1970s Istanbul prison setting. In 1969, jazz musician Don Cherry, visiting Istanbul with Okay Temiz to record an album, reunited with Baldwin and contributed music to the production. The recording session followed extensive discussions and featured performances by Cherry and Temiz, heightening the play's tension.

An unearthed GEM from 1970s Istanbul.

Includes unlimited streaming of MUSIC FOR TURKISH THEATER via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
Download available in 24-bit/44.1kHz.
... more

ships out within 5 days

edition of 500

Purchasable with gift card

â‚¬40 EUR or more
Record/Vinyl + Digital Album
1XLP GATEOLD Includes liner notes (ENGLISH) by Zeynep Oral (James Baldwin's assistant and journalist), GÃ¶khan AkÃ§ura, Okay Temiz, and record producer ErinÃ§ GÃ¼zel (Caz Plak Ä°stanbul).

NEVER-BEFORE-RELEASED RECORDING
of the Sensational and Banned Turkish Theater Play by James Baldwin and Engin Cezzar, Istanbul 1970

Meticulously restored from the original master tape, remastered and cut by Shawn Joseph at Optimum Mastering, Bristol, UK.

Made in Ä°stanbul

Licensed by GÃ¶khan AkÃ§ura, author of Engin Cezzar's autobiography, who was personally entrusted with the original master tape by Engin Cezzar.

"One of the most shocking and daring plays staged in Turkish theaters was banned by the Istanbul Governorship on February 7, 1970. The ban on the play, which was watched by 30,000 people in 60 days, did not last long." - Turkish Press, 1970

In 1970, Turkish theater owner Engin Cezzar produced James Baldwin's groundbreaking play about gay relationships in a 1970s Istanbul prison setting. In 1969, jazz musician Don Cherry, visiting Istanbul with Okay Temiz to record an album, reunited with Baldwin and contributed music to the production. The recording session followed extensive discussions and featured performances by Cherry and Temiz, heightening the play's tension.

An unearthed GEM from 1970s Istanbul.

Includes digital pre-order of MUSIC FOR TURKISH THEATER. You get 1 track now (streaming via the free Bandcamp app and also available as a high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more), plus the complete album the moment itâ€™s released. less
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edition of 500

Includes unlimited streaming of MUSIC FOR TURKISH THEATER via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
Download available in 24-bit/44.1kHz.
... more

ships out within 5 days

edition of 500

Purchasable with gift card

â‚¬40 EUR or more
Streaming + Download

Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

Purchasable with gift card

Download available in 24-bit/44.1kHz.

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SIGNED BY ZEYNEP ORAL (BALDWIN'S ASSISTANT/JOURNALIST) - ULTRA RARE - (500 HAND NUMBERED) BANDCAMP EXCLUSIVE EDITION
Record/Vinyl + Digital Album
HAND SIGNED BY ZEYNEP ORAL (BALDWIN'S ASSISTANT/JOURNALIST) (NAME PERSONALIZATION IS AVALIBLE)

500 HAND NUMBERED, BANDCAMP EXCLUSIVE EDITION. (NOT AVALIABLE ANYWHERE ELSE)

1XLP GATEOLD Includes liner notes (ENGLISH) by Zeynep Oral (James Baldwin's assistant and journalist), GÃ¶khan AkÃ§ura, Okay Temiz, and record producer ErinÃ§ GÃ¼zel (Caz Plak Ä°stanbul).

NEVER-BEFORE-RELEASED RECORDING
of the Sensational and Banned Turkish Theater Play by James Baldwin and Engin Cezzar, Istanbul 1970

Meticulously restored from the original master tape, remastered and cut by Shawn Joseph at Optimum Mastering, Bristol, UK.

Made in Optimal GmbH

Licensed by GÃ¶khan AkÃ§ura, author of Engin Cezzar's autobiography, who was personally entrusted with the original master tape by Engin Cezzar.

Cover Photo by Sedat Pakay, James Baldwin in Galata Bridge, Ä°stanbul, 1966. Licanced from Kathy Pakay.

"One of the most shocking and daring plays staged in Turkish theaters was banned by the Istanbul Governorship on February 7, 1970. The ban on the play, which was watched by 30,000 people in 60 days, did not last long." - Turkish Press, 1970

In 1970, Turkish theater owner Engin Cezzar produced James Baldwin's groundbreaking play about gay relationships in a 1970s Istanbul prison setting. In 1969, jazz musician Don Cherry, visiting Istanbul with Okay Temiz to record an album, reunited with Baldwin and contributed music to the production. The recording session followed extensive discussions and featured performances by Cherry and Temiz, heightening the play's tension.

An unearthed GEM from 1970s Istanbul.

Includes unlimited streaming of MUSIC FOR TURKISH THEATER via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
Download available in 24-bit/44.1kHz.
... more

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SIGNED BY OKAY TEMÄ°Z
Record/Vinyl + Digital Album
NEVER-BEFORE-RELEASED RECORDING
of the Sensational and Banned Turkish Theater Play by James Baldwin and Engin Cezzar, Istanbul 1970

Meticulously restored from the original master tape, remastered and cut by Shawn Joseph at Optimum Mastering, Bristol, UK.

Made in Optimal GmbH, Germany.

Licensed by GÃ¶khan AkÃ§ura, author of Engin Cezzar's autobiography, who was personally entrusted with the original master tape by Engin Cezzar.

1XLP GATEOLD Includes liner notes by Zeynep Oral (James Baldwin's assistant and journalist), GÃ¶khan AkÃ§ura, Okay Temiz, and record producer ErinÃ§ GÃ¼zel (Caz Plak Ä°stanbul).

"One of the most shocking and daring plays staged in Turkish theaters was banned by the Istanbul Governorship on February 7, 1970. The ban on the play, which was watched by 30,000 people in 60 days, did not last long." - Turkish Press, 1970

In 1970, Turkish theater owner Engin Cezzar produced James Baldwin's groundbreaking play about gay relationships in a 1970s Istanbul prison setting. In 1969, jazz musician Don Cherry, visiting Istanbul with Okay Temiz to record an album, reunited with Baldwin and contributed music to the production. The recording session followed extensive discussions and featured performances by Cherry and Temiz, heightening the play's tension.

An unearthed GEM from 1970s Istanbul.

Includes unlimited streaming of MUSIC FOR TURKISH THEATER via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
Download available in 24-bit/44.1kHz.
... more

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	1.	Calculating Empires 02:41
	2.	Okay's 5/8 01:20
	3.	Fortune and Men's Eyes 03:47
	4.	1969 - Take 1 03:43
	5.	1969 01:40
	6.	Near East 02:10
	7.	Naive - Take 1 01:29
	8.	Naive 01:21
	9.	Ä°stanbul 04:08

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NEVER-BEFORE-RELEASED RECORDING
of the Sensational and Banned Turkish Theater Play by James Baldwin and Engin Cezzar, Istanbul 1970

Meticulously restored from the original master tape, remastered and cut by Shawn Joseph at Optimum Mastering, Bristol, UK.

Licensed by GÃ¶khan AkÃ§ura, author of Engin Cezzar's autobiography, who was personally entrusted with the original master tape by Engin Cezzar.

"One of the most shocking and daring plays staged in Turkish theaters was banned by the Istanbul Governorship on February 7, 1970. The ban on the play, which was watched by 30,000 people in 60 days, did not last long." - Turkish Press, 1970

Includes liner notes by Zeynep Oral (James Baldwin's assistant and journalist), GÃ¶khan AkÃ§ura, Okay Temiz, and record producer ErinÃ§ GÃ¼zel (Caz Plak Ä°stanbul).

In 1970, Turkish theater owner Engin Cezzar produced James Baldwin's groundbreaking play about gay relationships in a 1970s Istanbul prison setting. In 1969, jazz musician Don Cherry, visiting Istanbul with Okay Temiz to record an album, reunited with Baldwin and contributed music to the production. The recording session followed extensive discussions and featured performances by Cherry and Temiz, heightening the play's tension.

An unearthed masterpiece from 1970s Istanbul.

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