Rasih Öztürk
Composer - Guitarist - Educator - Aspiring Author
ANDANTE
Turkey's premier classical music magazine
Interview by Can Özükan
In the October 2026 issue of Andante Magazine, arts journalist Can Özükan features acclaimed guitarist, composer, and educator Rasih Öztürk in a profile titled “Melodi Her Şeyden Önce Gelir”. The piece traces Öztürk's journey from İzmir to Boston as a Berklee College of Music Summa Cum Laude graduate and Arif Mardin Fellowship recipient, highlighting his artistic philosophy that complex structures must serve accessible melody. For more details, visit Andante Magazine.
#andante #magazine #rasihozturk #interview #canozukan
CAZ PUSULASI
TRT 3 Radio Show by Aydın Eroğlu
Turkish national radio station TRT Radyo 3 recently dedicated a full one-hour broadcast of its renowned program Caz Pusulası (Jazz Compass) to Boston-based composer, guitarist, and educator Rasih Öztürk.
Hosted by esteemed broadcaster and jazz curator Aydın Eroğlu, the episode delivered an in-depth listen into Öztürk's new album, Live at Berklee with Friends.
An Hour Dedicated to Live at Berklee with Friends
Throughout the hour-long feature, Eroğlu took listeners on a guided tour through Öztürk’s musical journey—from winning Berklee College of Music's prestigious Arif Mardin Scholarship in 2021 to completing his Jazz Composition degree with top honors.
The broadcast highlighted Öztürk’s signature blend of complex jazz harmony, vivid storytelling, and dynamic live performance. Eroğlu showcased key tracks from the album alongside Öztürk's latest compositions—including "First Night at Newbury Street," "Only for a Little While," "Hope," and "Bluespect"—framing the work as an exciting milestone for a Turkish artist making a distinct mark on the international jazz scene.
CUMHURİYET
Oldest National Newspaper of Turkey
Column by music critic Murat Beşer
(Vitrindeki Albümler)
Cumhuriyet Album Review by Murat Beşer
Music critic Murat Beşer reviews Rasih Öztürk's album, Live at Berklee with Friends (Loft Caz Records), for Cumhuriyet Newspaper, praising its mature voice and vintage sensibility.
-
Visual & Musical Aesthetic: Beşer highlights the album artwork—styled after classic 1960s and 70s American vinyl pressings—noting that it perfectly mirrors the record's musical influences drawn from classic American jazz orchestras, post-bop, blues, and ballads.
-
Artistic Integrity & Legacy: The review emphasizes Öztürk’s background as an İzmir-born composer, arranger, producer, and Berklee "summa cum laude" graduate under the Arif Mardin Scholarship. Beşer notes that Öztürk focused on true musical substance over brand prestige, pouring his expertise into a 6-track, 35-minute ensemble project.
#rasihozturk #muratbeser #cumhuriyet
HÜRRİYET
Major Newspaper from Turkey
Hürriyet Newspaper Feature
In a feature published by Hürriyet Newspaper, Rasih Öztürk's rapid academic achievements and expanding international music career are highlighted.
#rasihozturk #hurriyet #newspaper #gazete
MERHABA
Magazine by SEVMEDYA
Interview by Burcu Tuna
"A Versatile Talent from İzmir to the Berklee Stage"
An in-depth interview exploring Rasih Öztürk’s musical journey—from early stage performance in Turkey and winning the prestigious Arif Mardin Scholarship, to graduating Summa Cum Laude from Berklee College of Music. The feature highlights his work as an arranger, composer, and educator in Boston, along with his recent single releases and upcoming pedagogical publications.
#rasihozturk #merhabadergi #burcutuna #sevmedya
ODA TV
prominent Turkish online news portal
Interview by Sina Koloğlu
(journalist, musician founder of Bulutsuzluk Özlemi)
In an exclusive feature by veteran music journalist Sina Koloğlu for ODATV, Rasih Öztürk demystifies the popular myth surrounding Berklee College of Music in the Turkish music industry.
#rasihozturk #sinakologlu #odatv #newspaper #berklee
BOLD JOURNEY
Online Magazine
In a recent interview with Bold Journey Magazine, Rasih Öztürk reflects on his multifaceted career as a guitarist, composer, and educator, offering insights into the philosophy that drives his artistic and professional life.
#rasihozturk #boldjourney #magazine #interview
VOYAGE LA
Online Magazine
"Life & Work with Rasih Öztürk of Boston"
An inspiring interview detailing Rasih Öztürk’s journey from self-taught beginnings in İzmir to graduating Summa Cum Laude in Jazz Composition from Berklee College of Music on a full scholarship. The feature highlights his artistic philosophy of "melody above all else," his work as an arranger and producer, and his dedication to mentoring rising talent and authoring modern music theory curricula.
#rasihozturk #voyagela
