Omni Sound

Exploring hypnotic sounds from across the globe & beyond.

[Nat'l Endow f/t Arts @NEAarts]

We're excited to announce the recipients of the nation's highest honor in jazz, the 2025 #NEAJazzMasters:

Marshall Allen, Marilyn Crispell, Chucho Valdés, and Gary Giddins!

We'll celebrate the honorees w/@kencen at a free concert on 4/26/25.

More: https://t.co/AIH3bUicvb

[Omni Sound @omnisoundlabel]

🎷✨ Congratulations to the incredible Marshall Allen on receiving the NEA Jazz Masters Fellowship! 🏆🎵 #NEAJazzMasters @SunRaUniverse @NEAarts #MarshallAllen #SunRa #JazzLegend

[bant mag. @bantmagazine]

Berke Can Özcan’ın “Twin Rocks” albümüne doğru üçüncü durağımız, yolda olma hâline dair görsel-işitsel bir deneyim vadediyor.
@omnisoundlabel

https://t.co/7tNjw9PUlY

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Opening with a sea of morphing samples, "The Way Back Hill" builds with gently roiling tension between the instruments before a riptide of percussion and sparkling synths take us to a crescendo. Listen here: https://t.co/SVbFwynzQu

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Today, Istanbul-born producer, composer and instrument builder @berkecanozcan, shares new single/video ‘The Way Back Hill’. Video directed and edited by Memo Ömür is a collage of clips depicting a vast and cinematic personal journey. Watch here: https://t.co/qFgSopcDB3

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For your GRAMMY® voting consideration!
Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album - Sun Ra Arkestra, Living Sky

@sunrauniverse

#SunRa #SunRaArkestra #ForYourConsideration #GRAMMY

[Omni Sound @omnisoundlabel]

The single takes its name from Özcan’s hiking expedition through the long demanding terrain of the Lycian Way trail in Türkiye. Listen to "Red Pine Bridge and Crystal Clear Dead-End and pre-order Twin Rocks (out Nov. 10) here: https://t.co/k9CsgXj8QM
@berkecanozcan

[Omni Sound @omnisoundlabel]

Out today! Istanbul-born performing artist, producer, composer and instrument builder Berke Can Özcan’s new single ‘Red Pine Bridge and The Crystal Clear Dead-End’ featuring Brooklyn-based baritone saxophonist Jonah Parzen-Johnson.

[Omni Sound @omnisoundlabel]

On the new single, Özcan’s dreamlike vibraphone, voice and playful percussion open the track over a bed of looping, circling saxophones before letting loose in an instrumental frenzy as slick drum breaks, keys and Parzen-Johnson’s reed solo embellish the second half.

[Uncut Magazine @uncutmagazine]

ICYMI... our latest new music playlist, starring @tysegall, @DevendraBanhart, @bandBeirut, @OttoWillberg, @marywallopers, @HenryParkerBfd, @berkecanozcan, @handsomefamily and more. Dig in!

https://t.co/AiFpttDzpb

[Atles @Atles_Music]

Today, Istanbul-born performing artist, producer, composer and instrument builder Berke Can Özcan, announces ‘Twin Rocks’, a forthcoming album out November 10th (digitally and on LP) via Omni Sound, and shares its lead single ‘Snake Behind Valley’.

https://t.co/lZ6u0ZwgHz

[Omni Sound @omnisoundlabel]

Listen to “Snake Behind Valley & pre-order “Twin Rocks” vinyl LP at https://t.co/k9CsgXj8QM

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Announced Today!
𝘛𝘸𝘪𝘯 𝘙𝘰𝘤𝘬𝘴 - Berke Can Özcan featuring Arve Henriksen & Jonah Parzen-Johnson
The ambient-jazz album immerses the listener in a mesmerizing soundscape that echoes the wonder and mystery of the Lycian Way trail in Türkiye leading to the ancient Lycia.

[Omni Sound @omnisoundlabel]

the listener to the rugged terrain of the Lycian Way.
Özcan lays down ethereal, dreamlike electronic tinkering and tape loops on lead single Snake Behind Valley before delicate percussion and heavy synth lines meet expressive trumpet solos from Henriksen.

[Omni Sound @omnisoundlabel]

“Somebody Else’s Idea”, recited by Abiodun Oyewole, from “My Words Are Music” featured on this week’s @nytimes The Playlist! Thank you @GioRussonello 🌞

#thelastpoets #abiodunoyewole @TheLastPoetsNYC @SunRaUniverse #spokenword #poetry #SunRa

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The Cosmic Age - A poem by Sun Ra
Voiced by @zakiasewell
From the album "My Words Are Music: A Celebration of Sun Ra's Poetry"

Purchase "My Words Are Music" at https://t.co/8rYNkZfTVI

#SunRa #spaceistheplace #spokenword

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To listen and purchase the album, head over to https://t.co/AsvGYV3MJV!

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Released today! My Words Are Music: A Celebration of Sun Ra's Poetry. A spoken word album providing direct access to the sentiments of a poet who never called Earth home. Brought to light by an all-star lineup of artists who conjure wisdom from his words.

[Omni Sound @omnisoundlabel]

The album features recitations of Sun Ra’s poetry from Knoel Scott & Marshall Allen, L’Rain, Saul Williams, Tunde Adebimpe, Abiodun Oyewole, Mahogany L. Browne, Melanie Charles, L’Rain, Zakia Sewell, Tara Middleton, Carl Hancock Rux and Jive Poetic