Ilhan Saferali

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Music Educator (2013-Present)
• TEACH PIANO, TRUMPET, AND MUSIC THEORY TO STUDENTS OF AL AGES AND LEVELS. • DEVELOP PERSONALIZED LESSON PLANS TO FIT EACH STUDENT'S NEEDS AND GOALS
• USING ACURRICULUM COMBINING CLASSICAL TRAINING, JAZZ IMPROVISATION, SELF-IMPROVEMENT, EMOTIONAL WELL BEING AND SELF CARE PRACTICES SUCH AS MEDITATION AND JOURNALING.
• PREPARE STUDENTS FOR MUSIC EXAMS, UNIVERSITY AUDITIONS AND COMPETITIONS.
Film Composer (2019-Present)
• CREATE ORIGINAL MUSIC COMPOSITIONS FOR FILM AND TELEVISION.
• WORK CLOSELY WITH DIRECTORS AND PRODUCERS TO ENSURE MUSICAL COMPOS ... ITIONS ALIGN WITH THE INTENDED TONE AND MESSAGE OF THE PROJECT.
• COLLABORATE WITH SOUND ENGINEERS AND OTHER MUSICIANS TO RECORD AND PRODUCE FINAL COMPOSITIONS.
Session Musician (2015-Present)
• RECORD AND PERFORM ON VARIOUS PROJECTS AS ATRUMPET PLAYER, PIANIST, AND COMPOSER
• ADAPT PLAYING STYLE TO FIT VARIOUS GENRES AND MUSICAL SETTINGS
• COLLABORATE WITH OTHER MUSICIANS TO CREATE COHESIVE AND POLISHED RECORDINGS
Private/Corporate Event Entertainment (2012-Present)
• PERFORM IN VARIOUS ENSEMBLE FORMATS FOR PRIVATE AND CORPORATE EVENTS.
• WORK WITH EVENT PLANNERS TO CREATE CUSTOMIZED MUSICAL PROGRAMS TO FIT THE THEME AND TONE. OF THE EVENT
• PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL AND HIGH-QUALITY MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT FOR GUESTS AND CUSTOMERS. Read More

Biography

Ilhan Saferali, an acclaimed young jazz musician, has swiftly garnered widespread recognition within New York City’s vibrant jazz scene and has caught the attention of numerous jazz greats. Proficient in both trumpet and piano, Ilhan has achieved remarkable success early in his career. Originally from Vancouver, Canada, Ilhan relocated to New York City to establish himself as an artist and pursue studies at The New School’s prestigious jazz program. His musical style blends classic jazz influences, such as Thelonious Monk and Charlie Parker, with contemporary inspirations like Christian Sc ... ott and Immanuel Wilkins. To hone his craft, Ilhan has studied under esteemed jazz legends including Reggie Workman, Buster Williams, Jimmy Owens, Emmet Cohen, and Jean-Michel Pilc. His talent has earned him the recognition of respected names in jazz, leading to opportunities of sharing the stage alongside legends like Kamasi Washington, George Coleman, Johnny O’Neal, and Joe Farnsworth. Ilhan is also a sought-after session musician, having recorded for hip hop artist A$AP Rocky, alternative rock band The Rare Americans, and two-time JUNO award-winning vocalist Caity Gyorgy. As a performer, Ilhan has performed at stages of world-renowned jazz venues and festivals, including Frankie’s Jazz Club in Vancouver, Nublu, Zinc Bar, and Smalls Jazz Club in New York City, The Jazz Bistro in Toronto, and The Vancouver International Jazz Festival. Currently, he is focused on refining his skills, composing music, performing at local jazz clubs and venues in New York City, and solidifying his position in the city’s jazz community. Read More

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