Don Cherry and Okay Temiz formed one of the most adventurous partnerships in global jazz. Trumpeter and composer Don Cherry, a pioneer of free jazz and world fusion, joined forces with Turkish percussionist Okay Temiz—renowned for his mastery of traditional instruments and rhythmic innovation—to create music that transcended borders. Their collaborations in the 1970s blended African, Asian, and Scandinavian influences with avant-garde improvisation, expanding the language of jazz and inspiring generations of artists exploring cross-cultural sound.