Cengiz Baysal
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About
Turkish drummer who has built a reputation as one of Turkey's foremost studio and touring musicians, having worked with celebrated artists like Ron Affif, Kerem Gorsev and Duman. He has also released solo albums like 2002's Yildizlarin Ustunde and 2005's Candy and Milkshake.
Before Fame
He began playing the drums at age twelve, when guitarist Sarp Maden convinced him to start a band. He took drumming lessons from Cem Aksel.
Trivia
He was voted the best drummer in Turkey by readers of Volume Magazine in 2008.
Family Life
He was born in Ankara, Turkey.
Associated With
He has collaborated with renowned saxophonist Lee Konitz.
