Background

As one of the most celebrated double bassists in Turkey, Volkan Hursever is known for his exceptional performances at concerts and jazz festivals nationally and internationally. A graduate of Istanbul State Conservatory at Mimar Sinan University, with a Master’s degree from the Turkish Music Conservatory at Halic University, Hursever teaches contrabass, jazz ensemble and groove writing. He is also a member of the distinguished “Incesaz” ensemble. He has played in concerts with Roy Haynes, Kenny Garrett, David Kikoski and Nicholas Payton, some of the world’s leading jazz musicians.