Cem Aksel, Caz Drum- Cem Aksel was born in Ankara on 17 February 1963. After primary school his moved to Istanbul with his family. He started his music professionally while he was in high school. After obtaining a French Teaching Degree at the Istanbul University, he continued his musical studies in Switzerland, where he studied Jazz and Percussion for one year. Upon his return, he started to make a living with music. At the start of his career, he worked with Emin Fındıkoğlu and Onno Tunç. In 1990 he joined Bülent Ortaçgil’s orchestra, where he is currently still working. Cem has worked with many influential Turkish artists in the genres of Jazz, Pop and Alternative music. He played drums in over 150 Turkish and international album recordings. He largely played in Nardis Jazz Club and has taken part in countless Turkish and international Jazz festivals, his role ranging from trios to Big Bands. As of 1989 he has been widening his field by organising workshops, giving private lessons and teaching at music schools. In his free time, he records music professionally at home and likes to sail. He is married and divides his time between Ankara and Istanbul. 


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