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Concert Nilüfer Verdi Trio Playing Tunes for Peace
In addition to her musical output, the pianist Nilüfer Verdi creates works that raise awareness through her activism. As part of the 35th Akbank Jazz Festival, she will take the stage with her trio to play songs for peace on September 27 at Yeldeğirmeni Arts Center.
Concert İlhan Erşahin’s İstanbul Sessions
Istanbul Sessions, taking the stage on September 27 at Müze Gazhane for the opening night of the 35th Akbank Jazz Festival, brings together master-level musicianship with high eclecticism, where the cliché of “east-to-west crossover” finds its true sense and power.
Concert Maya Perest
Describing and channeling her music as “modern-day shamanism,” Maya Perest will take the stage at Sakıp Sabancı Museum during the opening weekend of the Akbank Jazz Festival.
Concert Kind of Six
Four young musicians who won the Akbank Jazz Festival Award at the 20th Nardis Young Jazz Musician Competition will take the stage on September 28 at Yeldeğirmeni Art Center.
Concert Raül Refree Presents “El Espacio Entre”
Raül Refree is one of the most acclaimed Spanish producers of the last decade. The musician, who releases his solo work under the name Refree, will take the stage at the 35th Akbank Jazz Festival with a performance at Yeldeğirmeni Arts Center on September 28, presenting his album El Espacio Entre (2023, Glitterbeat).
Concert Ahmet Ali Arslan “Manastır”
Ahmet Ali Arslan will bring the pastoral tones of his latest album Manastır to Moda All Saints Church on September 30.
Concert Sista Sound presents: Özge Ürer, Deniz Taşar, Kamucan Yalçın & Ana Flávia
Turkey’s first women-led music collective Sista Sound takes the stage at the invitation of Akbank Jazz Festival with a brand-new project. Together, these four remarkable women will deliver a performance where the groove never drops, and invite the audience for a one-of-a-kind journey.
Conversation Beni Bu Şarkılar Mahvetti: 35th Akbank Jazz Festival Special Edition
Beni Bu Şarkılar Mahvetti (The Songs That Destroyed Me) has been a recurring event series curated by Bant Mag., since 2018. For this special edition the guests include: Ayben and 3pillie, two of the artists performing in the festival’s Jazz Meets Rap concert.
Concert Jazz Clubs Night: Berkay Sümbül Quintet
The Berkay Sümbül Quintet will perform on October 1 at Bova, as part of the Jazz Club Night within the 35th Akbank Jazz Festival.
Concert Jazz Clubs Night: Yeşim Pekiner Quintet “Reflections on a Jade”
Yeşim Pekiner Quintet will bring Reflections on a Jade to life on stage on October 1 at Nardis Jazz Club, as part of the Jazz Club Night shows of the 35th Akbank Jazz Festival.
Concert Jazz Clubs Night: Batu Şallıel and Istanbul Swing Cats
Batu Şallıel and Istanbul Swing Cats promise a time-travel experience right back to the 1950s New York jazz scene. The band will take the stage at Pera 77 on October 1 as part of the Jazz Club Night events at the 35th Akbank Jazz Festival.
Concert Joel Lyssarides & Georgios Prokopiou
Joel Lyssarides and Georgios Prokopiou bring the bouzouki to the jazz stage in a rare and remarkable encounter. Joel Lyssarides & Georgios Prokopiou will perform on ARTER on October 1 as part of the 35th Akbank Jazz Festival, in collaboration with ARTER.
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Yeldeğirmeni Arts Center
20:45
Müze Gazhane
11:00
Sakıp Sabancı Müzesi
15:00
18:00
All Saints Moda Church
18:30
Bant Mag. Havuz / Bina
21:00
19:30
Arter
21:30
Bova
Nardis Jazz Club
Pera 77
20:30
Concert Chief Adjuah
Zorlu PSM, Turkcell Platinum Stage
22:00
Concert Niechęć "Distaste"
Frankhan
Concert Jazz Meets Rap
Alan Kadıköy
Concert All Night Jazz: Jitwam (DJ Set), Chez Damier (DJ Set), Grup Ses (DJ Set)
Children Workshop Wild Child Orchestra (Ages 9-12)
Akatlar Kültür Merkezi
13:00
Conversation Jazz Network Panel: Can the Media in Turkey Keep Up with the Rhythm of Jazz?
Salon İKSV
Workshop Keeping Track of the Musical Journey Workshop with Üretim Kaydı
Zuhal Müzik Kanyon
20:00
Concert Ali Perret “Octopus Band”
Concert Enji
Children Workshop Wild Child Orchestra (Ages 6-9)
Bağlarbaşı Cultural Center
Conversation Turning Points in Jazz History
Concert Önder Focan & Yavuz Darıdere "Legendary Hammond Trio" & Guests
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