Artist - PIanist - Drummer - Producer
From youth Deniz developed a unique musical style, learning classical piano from his mother and Balkan rhythm from his father he synthesized his own eclectic musical influences into his artistic expression. Deniz was drawn to jazz and played with various community bands in Ottawa, eventually playing with the Yamaha National All Star Jazz band where he was invited by Denny Christianson (Dean of Music) to attend Humber College with a scholarship. Graduating with various awards, grants and scholarships, Deniz continued his musical education attending the Banff International Workshop in Jazz and Creative Music under scholarship. Over the years Deniz has had the pleasure of encountering and studying with the great masters of music, artists like Herbie Hancock, Vijay Iyer, Gretchen Parlato, Miguel De Armas, Brian Browne, Robi Botos, Brian Dickinson, Bernie Senensky and more.
Deniz currently runs two projects, Primary Colours as a pianist and songwriter, and NitroTurtle as drummer and bandleader. He has toured and played with a variety of Canadian talent such as KC Roberts & the Live Revolution, the Commotions, Kellylee Evans & Fatal Vision. Deniz produces music on commercials with clients like Canada Goose, Indigo & Holt Renfrew.
