
Süeda Çatakoğlu, vocals & piano
Filippo Novi-Goller, bass
Kerem Seçkin, drums
Süeda Çatakoğlu returns to the stage with her beloved trio for a special appearance at the 25th Boston Turkish Festival, presenting an evening of original music that bridges cultures and traditions.
A vocalist, composer, and bandleader, Çatakoğlu is known for her distinctive artistic voice—one that seamlessly blends the modal richness of Turkish music with the improvisational language of jazz and the theatrical elegance of cabaret. After her debut album Süeda Sings Sezen, she published Chiron and she is preparing to release her next original album soon. Her work reflects both deep respect for heritage and a bold, contemporary vision, creating a sound that is at once intimate, sophisticated, and internationally resonant.
For this performance, she reunites with her dynamic trio: Kerem Seçkin – drums & Filippo Novi Goller – bass.
Together, the ensemble brings exceptional musical sensitivity, rhythmic depth, and expressive interplay to the stage. Their collaboration highlights Çatakoğlu’s strength not only as a vocalist, but as a composer and ensemble leader shaping a refined and immersive concert experience.
Süeda Çatakoğlu is an accomplished vocalist, pianist, composer, and producer whose artistry seamlessly bridges the modal richness of Turkish music with the improvisational language of jazz and the theatrical elegance of cabaret. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, where she specialized in Jazz Composition, Contemporary Writing, and Production, her technical foundation is supported by prestigious honors such as the Emanuel Zambelli Concert Pianist scholarship and top prizes at the International Pera Piano Competition. Her career is marked by high-profile performances at world-class venues, including a solo recital at Berlin’s Pierre Boulez Saal and appearances at the Berklee Performance Center, reflecting a deep respect for heritage combined with a bold, contemporary vision.
As a bandleader and recording artist, Süeda has cultivated a distinctive "artistic voice" that is at once intimate and internationally resonant. Following her debut album, Süeda Sings Sezen, and her single Chiron, she is now preparing to release her next album of original music, further exploring the intersection.

Filippo Novi-Goller is a bassist, composer, and sound designer who graduated from Berklee College of Music with a dual major in Electronic Production & Design and Contemporary Jazz Performance. Originally trained on the upright bass and clarinet, he transitioned to the electric bass as his primary instrument, developing a versatile "Swiss army knife" style that spans jazz, rock, metal, R&B, and electronic music. In addition to his solo work under the moniker PsiPhi, which explores alternative and progressive sounds, he is a sought-after collaborator in the global music scene, performing with diverse groups such as the contemporary Persian ensemble RazAvaz and the Armenian folk trio Armadi Tsayn. A polyglot who speaks six languages, Novi-Goller integrates his linguistic and cultural background into his music, viewing cross-genre collaboration as a vital way to connect with artists from all corners of the world.

Kerem Seçkin is a drummer, composer, and producer who graduated from Berklee College of Music with a dual major in Jazz Composition and Drum Set Performance. Known for his "musical honesty" and versatility, he seamlessly moves between jazz, pop, folk, and classical fusion, a skill set he honed under the mentorship of Turkish masters like Umut Pelit and Doğaç Titiz before moving to Boston. A prominent figure in the local cultural scene, Seçkin has contributed to diverse projects ranging from the Berklee Contemporary Symphony at Jordan Hall to the Jazz Composers Workshop Big Band. His work as a composer often features intricate arrangements for small ensembles and nonets, frequently showcased at venues like Berklee’s Red Room at Cafe 939, and he is currently focused on producing a debut album that blends his traditional roots with contemporary jazz innovation.
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