Atilla Engin

Atilla Engin
Background information
Born1946
Kayseri, Turkey
Died2 November 2019
Paranaguá, Brazil
GenresJazz, jazz fusion, jazz rock, world music
Occupation(s)Musician, composer, educator
Instrument(s)Drums, percussion
Years active1966–2010
Formerly ofIstanbul Orchestra, Turquoise, Matao, New World Orchestra
Websiteatillaengin.com

Atilla Engin (1946-2019) was a Turkish American fusion jazz drummer. From 1974 to 2001 he was active in Denmark as a musician and educator; he organized music festivals and represented Denmark as a musical ambassador. In 2001, he left Denmark for the United States, where he formed an orchestra.