Atilla Engin
Atilla Engin | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | 1946 Kayseri, Turkey |
| Died | 2 November 2019 Paranaguá, Brazil |
| Genres | Jazz, jazz fusion, jazz rock, world music |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, educator |
| Instrument(s) | Drums, percussion |
| Years active | 1966–2010 |
| Formerly of | Istanbul Orchestra, Turquoise, Matao, New World Orchestra |
| Website | atillaengin |
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.