Emin Fındıkoğlu +12
Emin Fındıkoğlu +12, the big jazz orchestra founded in 2015 by the legendary pianist, composer, arranger, and conductor, brings together the experienced masters and young stars of jazz. Performing original arrangements of thoughtfully selected jazz pieces, the impressive ensemble takes the stage with a 15-person musician roster, including two soloists. Having performed at many festivals and major concert halls in different cities since its foundation, Emin Fındıkoğlu +12's debut album Concision was released on vinyl in 2020. The second album will be released in 2026 within the frame of the "10 Usta 10 Albüm" (10 Masters 10 Albums) project. Emin Fındıkoğlu +12 will take the stage at Saint Benoit High School Silüet Hall on the evening of October 2 as part of the 36th Akbank Jazz Festival.
Emin Fındıkoğlu: Piano
Şenova Ülker: Trumpet
İmer Demirer: Trumpet
Barış Doğukan Yazıcı: Trumpet
Savaş Şahin: Trombone
Işık Üstündağ: Trombone
Efe Gazi: Trombone
Çağdaş Oruç: Saxophone
Duru Tuna: Saxophone
Meriç Demirkol: Saxophone
Barış Ertürk: Saxophone
Eylül Güntekin: Double bass
Mehmet Ali Şimaylı: Drums
Melisa Kral: Vocals
Zeynep Kuyumcu: Vocals