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Turkish musician (born 1950) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Oğuz Abadan (born 12 June 1950) is a Turkish musician born in Ankara. His music life began when he started playing the mandolin during his primary school years. At the age of twelve, he started to learn how to play the guitar. After playing along with several different amateur bands during his youth, he carried on with professionals: he has appeared in orchestras, such at the one headed by Cemil Başaran as guitarist.
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Oğuz Abadan | |
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Abadan in 2007 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 12 June 1950 |
| Origin | Ankara, Turkey |
| Genres | Pop, new-age |
| Occupation(s) | Songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, composer |
| Instrument(s) | Bass guitar, guitar |
| Years active | 1971-present |
| Website | www.oguzabadan.com.tr |
After completing his education at Ankara's Gazi University Music Department as a violinist, he went to the United States to study harmony at Berklee College. Later, he visited and produced music within several different countries in Europe. After working as professional bass player in Germany, he moved to France where he joined Moğollar (Mongols), a then-active Turkish band in Paris.
Returning home to Turkey, he started working at the Ankara Metropolitan Municipality Urban Orchestra as the arranger and bassist. Meanwhile, he carried on with his own orchestra, which he had set up bearing his name. In the following years he moved to Istanbul, where he currently resides. He has conducted many orchestras in many countries, carried out various concerts and studio works, and has collaborated with many prominent vocalists. He produces film music and has two books published on music theory.
He is the father of pianist Ayşegül Abadan and bassist Yağız Abadan.
As the composer, arranger, and music director he has produced albums with many artists, including
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