Oytun Ersan

Oytun Ersan is a Turkish Cypriot bassist, composer, recording artist. He is best known for his soulful grooves, technique and melodic Jazz Fusion compositions. Oytun is currently referred to as ‘‘the rising star of the bass community’’. He is among the featured artists of Fodera Guitars and an official artist endorser of Aguilar Amplification and GruvGear. Oytun has collaborated with a range of acclaimed artists including Dave Weckl, Eric Marienthal, Mike Miller, Dean Brown, Wycliffe Gordon, Rex Richardson, Bob Franceschini, Louie Palmer, Mitch Forman, Brandon Fields, Cliff Almond and many others. He has performed at prestigious events, jazz festivals and venues including Leverkusener Jazztage, Aalener Jazz Festival, Ingolstadt Jazztage, the Baked Potato Jazz Club, Nublu Jazz Club and the Bass Bash. Oytun Ersan is the leader of Oytun Ersan All Stars band. Oytun and his Jazz Fusion all-starts band released ‘‘Fusiolicious’’ in April 2018, and ''Now We're Talking Funk'' in August 2021.