Brandon Lewis aka “B-Riddimz” – The Art of Space and Tension
In The Space Between
İlker Çıracı on Percussions
The true genius of the “Jam It Is” performance, however, may lie in the subtleties of Ilker Ciraci’s percussion work. As a percussionist, Ciraci’s role wasn’t to dominate the stage with sound, but to guide the flow of the music. His contributions were sparse, often playing just a few notes on the congas or layering in effects percussion at the right moment. It was clear that Ciraci understood the power of silence, as Miles Davis suggested: “It’s not the notes you play, it’s the notes you don’t play”.
His sparse percussion work was an essential counterpoint to the busier elements of the jam, and it highlighted the band’s ability to trust one another’s instincts and allow the dynamics of the performance to evolve organically. Ciraci created a canvas for others to paint upon, and in doing so, he helped push the music forward in a way that only silence can.
