Masters of Turkish Music

Masters of Turkish Music is a compilation album released by Rounder Records in 1990. The record features 20 tracks of Turkish classical music, compiled and restored from the 78s recorded between 1906 and 1949.

Critical reception
AllMusic critic Richie Unterberger gave a rave review to the album, stating: "The taksim (improvisations) and gazels (vocal improvisations) are extremely emotional and moving, and there is a good deal of variety in the 75-minute program, in both content and instrumentation." Unterberger also praised the sound and audio restoration on the record, writing that "even on the performances dating back to the early 20th century, the transfers seem to be clear as technology will allow."

Personnel
Album personnel as adapted from liner notes.


 * Ercüment G. Aksoy — assistant, liner notes
 * Munir Nurettin Beken — assistant, liner notes
 * Nancy Given — design
 * Talat Halman — liner notes
 * Karl Signell — liner notes
 * Richard K. Spottswood — disc sources, liner notes
 * Hugo Strötbaum — photography
 * Jack Towers — restoration
 * Necdet Yaşar — assistant, liner notes