Ceren Temel Quartet, Turkiye

From an early age, Ceren Temel, originally from Istanbul, has been a dedicated jazz singer, composer and teacher. She learned Turkish folk songs from her father and also studied classical music. She plays the piano and violin. With her versatile musical background, including rock and blues, she made her way into jazz. She has achieved recognition in her career, winning first place at the 13th Nardis Youth Jazz Vocal Competition and the Audience Award at the Riga Jazz Stage in Latvia in 2017. After graduating from the State Conservatory of Hacettepe University in Ankara, Temel gave vocal jazz lessons for three years. In March 2022 Temel marked a milestone in her musical journey by releasing a debut EP album titled The Rewind, which explores the intersection of traditional and contemporary jazz in five original compositions. In collaboration with Berlin-based artist Lady Gaby, Temel released the project I’m the voice, and I can’t be silenced! in 2022. Using live electronics, she improvises vocally to the accompaniment of Lady Gaby’s poetry, advocating for women’s rights and gender equality. Her latest project Iki Loop Project shows her innovative use of loop technology, allowing her to create diverse arrangements across multiple genres including pop, rock, funk and jazz.