Hüsnü Senlendirici in Edmonton

Hüsnü Şenlendirici is a Turkish clarinetist born in Bergama, İzmir, in 1976. His music draws on Turkish classical traditions, arabesk, jazz and dance tunes. He is known for his work with Laço Tayfa, the album In the BuzzBag with Brooklyn Funk Essentials, his solo records Hüsn-ü Klarnet and Hüsn-ü Hicaz, and his membership in Taksim Trio. Hüsnü Şenlendirici performed with Laço Tayfa before establishing a parallel concert career under his own name and with Taksim Trio. His solo shows place the clarinet at the center of an instrumental ensemble, while the trio’s performances pair it with Aytaç Doğan on qanun and İsmail Tunçbilek on bağlama.