The Tolga Trio became known for their fresh interpretations of Django-classics and Gipsy Jazz Standards, as well as for the beautiful originals written by bandleader Tolga During. They have recorded six CD’s, are featured on numerous compilations, and have played concerts all around the world.

'Tolga is a musician who combines a unique and arresting style with a masterful technique. His music is striking yet remains pure and uncluttered.' Turkish Daily News

'Fascinating repertoire, catchy arrangements, virtuose and swinging improvisations and an incredible mastership.' Akustik Gitarre, Germany

'The compositions of Tolga are moving away from the bounds of Gipsy Jazz in his new acoustic creations . He has a very good technique, and plays musical, elegant lines.' Francis Couvreux, Etudes Tsiganes, France

'Tolga During’s trio plays driving Gypsy Jazz… hot stuff, played with passion!' Michael Dregni, Vintage guitar Magazine, US

'Tolga is a guitar player who has his own style. He makes exciting music without playing too many notes. The ensemble sounds tight and the repertoire is refreshing.' Quintette (Django Magazine), Holland

'With the resurgence of gypsy jazz both in Europe and North America, the Tolga Quartet adds another fine voice swingin' with the best of them.' Kirk Albrecht, Minor7th, US

Some places where the trio has performed:

Montreux Jazzfestival - Zwitserland
Royal Albert Hall - England
International Jazzfestival Terrassa - Spain
Django Reinhardt Festival Torino -Italy
Shetland Folk festival - Scotland
Nardis Jazzclub - Turkey
SJU Jazzpodium - Holland
PIT - Norway
Buskersbus - Poland
Pflasterspektakel - Austria
Killarney Summerfest - Ireland
Blühendes Barock - Germany
Bansko International Jazz Festival - Bulgaria
Mavrovo Winter Festival - Macedonia
Tutte Le Mattine / Maurizio Costanzo - Italy
The Quecumbar - England
Pori International jazz Festival - Finland