A pioneering figure in world and jazz percussion, Okay Temiz (born 1939 in Istanbul, Türkiye) is celebrated for his innovative fusion of Turkish folk rhythms with global jazz traditions. A master of a wide array of traditional and self-crafted instruments, Temiz gained international recognition through collaborations with Don Cherry and other leading improvisers. His ensemble Oriental Wind became a cornerstone of world jazz, combining rhythmic sophistication with cultural depth. Across decades of performance and recording, Temiz has remained a trailblazer, expanding the boundaries of percussive expression.