Concert: REMEMBER
REMEMBER is a solo concert by Feride Buyuran, featuring music from Azerbaijan and around the world. She is joined by distinguished musicians, including a kamancha player traveling from Washington, D.C. Together with piano, drums, and upright bass, the ensemble creates a natural meeting point between Eastern and Western traditions. From traditional melodies to modern pieces, the evening moves across genres and includes Feride’s own original songs.
While the songs may not be in English, the concert will be conducted in English, and we hope the universal language of music will connect us all.
This is an exclusive, limited-seating event, independently produced by Feride Buyuran. Your presence and ticket purchase make this evening of music possible.
When: Saturday, April 4, 2026, 6 PM
Address: Long Beach, CA (address to be emailed to ticket holders)
Ticket price: $80
Space is limited.
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You can purchase your tickets using one of the following methods:
- Click the button below to use your credit card.
- or Zelle to: info@azcookbook.com. After submitting your payment please email info@feridebuyuran.com to notify us. It is important that we have your full name and email address.
Upon purchase with either method, you will receive a personal confirmation email with the venue address and other important details. Please allow some time for it to arrive (within a day). Check your spam folder if you don't see it.
IMPORTANT:
- Entry to the concert will be based on the guest list. Please make sure to provide the correct name during the payment process. If you are purchasing tickets for more than one person, the ticket buyer’s name will be sufficient for entry for the entire party.
- All tickets are general admission. Seating is first-come, first-served. Guests must be 12 years of age or older to attend.
- All ticket sales are final and non-refundable.
- If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your ticket to someone else. The person attending in your place must provide the original ticket buyer’s name at the door for entry.
For further assistance, email us at: info@feridebuyuran.com
We look forward to sharing this musical evening with you!
MEET THE ENSEMBLE
Feride Buyuran – Vocal
Born in Azerbaijan, Feride grew up in a culture where music is part of everyday life. Long before stepping onto a stage, she sang for friends and family. Without formal training, she began pursuing singing more seriously later in life, guided by passion and using music as a form of personal expression. She joined the Turkish Choir in Los Angeles in November 2019 and, just three months later, in February 2020, performed her first solo, Adio Kerida, a piece she considers her lucky charm. During the pandemic lockdown, Feride began learning guitar. Over time, she started composing original songs and exploring a variety of musical genres. Multilingual and deeply interested in cultures, Feride performs in several languages alongside her native Azerbaijani. In 2024, she presented her first solo concert, LONGING, alongside another vocalist, while REMEMBER marks her first full-scale solo concert. Feride holds an MA and an MBA and is the author of the multi-award-winning cookbook Pomegranates and Saffron: A Culinary Journey to Azerbaijan. She also leads immersive culinary and cultural tours to Azerbaijan and neighboring Georgia.
Ali Tolga Demirtas – Piano
Born in Türkiye, Ali began performing alongside his musician father, mastering violin early and piano by age 15. By 17, he expanded his skills to include composition, conducting, orchestration, and jazz. He studied jazz piano at Codarts University of the Arts in the Netherlands and has performed with renowned Turkish artists, including Sezen Aksu and Ajda Pekkan. He released his debut album, Hadi Gülümse, and his first contemporary solo jazz piano album, Moments, recently. Ali was one of the founders of the Turkish Classical Music Choir in Los Angeles, which he directed for several years. He performs widely across the U.S. and internationally as a multi-instrumentalist.
Toghrul Orujov – Kamancha
A native of Azerbaijan, Toghrul trained at a specialized music school in Baku, graduated from Baku Music College, and earned a master’s degree in kamancha performance from the Azerbaijan National Conservatory. He taught kamancha locally and performed with the Azerbaijan State Orchestra of Folk Instruments. A Grand Prix winner at the All-Republic Folk Instrument Competition and laureate of the Azerbaijan National Mugham Competition, Toghrul has performed extensively in Azerbaijan, Türkiye, Russia, Ukraine, Lithuania, and beyond. In Washington, D.C., he performs with local bands and the Turkish Choir.
Sezin Ahmet Turkmenoglu – Upright Bass
Based in Los Angeles, Sezin Ahmet Turkmenoglu is a versatile bass player and educator. After moving from Istanbul, Türkiye in 2012, he has collaborated with artists including Alan Pasqua, Stanley Jordan, Arturo Sandoval, Bill Cunliffe, Dave Koz, David Benoit, Lee Ritenour, Jane Monheit, and Sarah Gazarek. Ahmet has recorded and toured internationally with jazz, pop, and folk musicians. He holds a doctorate in Jazz Performance from the University of Southern California and teaches bass at Cal State University Fullerton and Los Angeles City College.
T.J. Troy – Percussions
T.J. Troy is a multi-Grammy® Award-winning percussionist and educator based in Southern California. He bridges Indian and Middle Eastern percussion traditions, contemporary classical music, and modern drumset performance. He has performed with Diamanda Galás, Pete Townshend, Billy Idol, Dalal Abu Amneh, Ustad Aashish Khan, Omar Faruk Tekbilek, and Cirque du Soleil. Founder of the mixed-media ensemble Run Downhill, T.J. has released seven albums of original work. He teaches percussion at Chapman University and has long served as a Modern Dance accompanist at the Colburn School in Los Angeles.
