كن (KÛN): 7 Vignettes Portraying the Creation According to Islam [Violin & Piano]
Commissioned by Yarlung Records, composed by Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol
A CAPOEIRA TURCA (Baia Havası) [Jazz Orchestra with soloist]
NEW SINGLE – A CAPOEIRA TURCA (Baia Havası) [Jazz Orchestra with soloist]
New single featuring Anat Cohen from the album entitled “TURKISH HIPSTER” — now available on ALL streaming platforms and Bandcamp: https://dunya.bandcamp.com
Composed by Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol
Video directed and edited by Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol
A GENTLEMAN OF ISTANBUL [string orchestra with soloist]
A GENTLEMAN OF ISTANBUL: Symphony for Strings, Percussion, Piano, Oud, Ney, and Tenor [string orchestra with soloist]
- I. Clocks and Bells of Vienna – Allegro
- II. Death of Kaya Sultan – Jazz Ballad
- III. Vegetarian Dervishes – Semai
- IV. Alexander the Great – Devr-i Kebir and Vivace
Commissioned by A Far Cry, composed by Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol,
Performed by A Far Cry, Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol and George Lernis
Karagöz [Orchestra with Piano Trio & Voice]
KARAGÖZ ORİENT EKSPRESİNDE (Karagöz on the Orient Express): ESRARENGİZ BİR MÜZİKLİ KOMEDİ (a mysterious musical comedy) [Tenor & Jazz Piano Trio with Orchestra]
An Elegant Ritual [EPK]
An Elegant Ritual [EPK]
EPK for the album entitled “An Elegant Ritual” – official release date July 16, 2021. This trio album is modeled after the structure of a Sufi whirling (Mevlevi) dervish ritual (ayin), with influences from John Coltrane’s “A Love Supreme”.
A VICIOUS MURDER [expanded jazz orchestra with soloist]
A VICIOUS MURDER [expanded jazz orchestra with soloist]
According to some, Rumi composed some of the most beautiful mystical poetry ever written after the murder of Shams (his beloved teacher and friend) by the people of Konya who were jealous of their close relationship.
Composed by Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol – Performed by Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol & Whatsnext? featuring Dave Liebman and conducted by Ken Schaphorst
From “THE RISE UP: Stories of Strife, Struggle and Inspiration”
Video directed by Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol, edited by Christo Tsiaras
“THE RISE UP” – Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol & Whatsnext? featuring Dave Liebman EPK
“THE RISE UP” – Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol & Whatsnext? featuring Dave Liebman [EPK]
EPK for the album entitled “The Rise Up” – official release date August 21, 2020
“THE RISE UP: Stories of Strife, Struggle and Inspiration ” is an extended programmatic piece composed by Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol for jazz orchestra.
HARABAT/THE INTOXICATED [Orchestra with soloist]
HARABAT/THE INTOXICATED [Orchestra with soloist]
Composed by Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol
Text: Edip Harabi (1853-1917)
Commissioned by Carnegie Hall / ACO
Performed by American Composers Orchestra
George Manahan, Music Director and Conductor
Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol, Vocals and Ud
Recorded by American Composers Orchestra live on April 1, 2016 at Zankel Hall in the program Orchestra Underground: Eastern Wind – www.americancomposersorchestra.org
TEDx TALK: “Embracing an Uncomfortable Globalism”
TEDx TALK: “Embracing an Uncomfortable Globalism”
I grew up in Turkey playing classical and Jazz piano while championing Western ideals. However, all of what I thought to be true was defeated by a simple Turkish folk song 7 years after my arrival in the US, which sparked a curiosity that resulted in a decade long period of internalization of Turkish music, history and culture. From this decade, I feel that I came out as a composer who can ‘speak’ multiple musical languages by not reducing or standardizing but fully honoring them.
THE TURKISH 2nd LINE (New Orleans Çiftetellisi) [Jazz Orchestra with soloist]
THE TURKISH 2nd LINE (New Orleans Çiftetellisi) [Jazz Orchestra with soloist]
Composed by Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol
Performed by Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol & Whatsnext? featuring Anat Cohen from “Resolution” – released on Sept. 23, 2016