On Tuesday, October 4 on the stage of The Badau Akasya, we head out southward for an adventure. İmer Demirer, a world-renowned master on the trumpet and a person who had dedicated his life to jazz, will turn us toward that direction with under the title “South.” Bringing the perspective of a contemporary artist to the classic question of whether geography is destiny, Demirer turns toward those lands where social and political turbulence pushes the boundaries of creativity. Ayşe Gencer and Sibel Köse, two of the most renowned vocalists of Turkey’s jazz scene, will sing a selection of songs with hints of South America, South Africa, Southern Europe, and the Mediterranean. With both solo songs and duets that showcase their friendship, the two will give voice to their musical journeys. Can Çankaya, who will play piano for the performance of “South,” is involved in various pursuits including composition, arrangement, and teaching. On the upright bass we have Apostolos Sideris, who is the heart of this project with his combination of jazz and Greek, Turkish, and Balkan musical elements. The drummer for the project is Berke Özgümüş, known for his work with the band REDD.
İmer Demirer: Trumpet
Can Çankaya: Piano
Apostolos Sideris: Double Bass
Berke Özgümüş: Drums
Ayşe Gencer: Vocals
Sibel Köse: Vocals