An endless passion for music, for discovery, for people, for the cosmos, for life.

Okan Ersan is a Cypriot jazz-fusion guitarist and composer, celebrated for his fluid legato phrasing, chromatic motion, and polytonal harmonic language. He studied classical guitar at Marmara University in Istanbul before immersing himself in rock, blues, and jazz scenes across Turkey and Cyprus.

He gained international recognition after reaching the finals of the Guitarist of the Year Competition in Birmingham (2003). His debut album To Whom It May Concern (2004) established him as one of Turkey’s pioneering guitar voices, followed by acclaimed projects such as A Reborn Journey (2014) and Nibiru (2019), which explored themes of science, mythology, and cosmic consciousness.

Ersan has shared the stage and collaborated with legendary artists including Al Di Meola, Robben Ford, Chick Corea, John McLaughlin, and Dave Weckl — with Weckl also producing Ersan’s latest single. He is officially endorsed by Yamaha Guitars and is currently a PRS Guitars Artist.

In recent years, Ersan has also collaborated with UNESCO Vienna Club / Earth Charter Austria, presenting works such as Nibiru and new compositions during World Space Week, where his music is paired with scientific and cosmic narratives. These projects highlight his vision of uniting art, science, and culture through sound.

Alongside his international performances and festival appearances, Ersan has mentored students across Cyprus, Turkey, and Europe, conducting workshops in partnership with Yamaha and inspiring the next generation of musicians.

Collaborations & Shared Stages With: Al Di Meola, Chick Corea, John McLaughlin, Robben Ford, Dave Weckl, Gregory Porter

Collaborations – Recording, Workshops & On Stage

Some of the International Artists:
Billy Paul, Ernie Watts, Dave Weckl, Rex Richardson, Eric Marienthal, Jan Zehrfeld, Sebastian Lanser, Heiko Jung, Gregor Bürger, Martin Mayrhofer, Andreas Georgiu, Toorsten Goods, Ola Onabule, Michael Mondesir, Geoff Dunn, Ugo Delmirani,Soner Ersen, Frank Itt, Tony Jones, Michael Brown, Zacky

Some of the Turkish Artists:
Fazıl Say, Şenova Ülker, Levent Altındağ, Ercan Irmak, Mısırlı Ahmet, Volkan Öktem, Eylem Pelit, Serkan Özyılmaz, Aycan Teztel, Ercüment Orkut, Serdar Barçın, Çağdaş Oruç, Çağrı Sertel, Emin İnal, Elvan Arıcı, Yahya Dai, Cengiz Baysal, İmer Demirer, İlker Özalp