Concert SB Circle

Concert Mehmet Uluğ Gecesi: Volkan Öktem #7

Volkan Öktem's first album #7, the first single of which will be released in September, draws on his musical career. He will bring this project to the stage of the 32nd Akbank Jazz Festival, which is where we will have the first chance to listen to the compositions on the album.

Concert Burhan Öçal & Istanbul Jazz Ensemble

On September 28 at Dada Salon Kabarett, Burhan Öçal will be bringing together some of Turkey’s top jazz musicians for a packed stage performance.

Concert Emma-Jean Thackray

The way she expands on their themes and movements live with enchanting improvisations has made her a favorite of the international festival circuit. Emma-Jean Thackray will be on stage at Babylon on the evening of October 8.

Concert Tenderlonious

One can never predict in advance what kind of rabbit Tenderlonious will pull out of his hat. You can watch his exhilarating performance on October 7 at Babylon.

Concert Gonzalo Rubalcaba & Aymée Nuviola

These two living legends of Latin jazz will bring their rich rhythms, melodic nuances, and endless excitement grounded in decades of experience to an authentic Cuban night at the Zorlu PSM Turkcell Platinum Stage on October 7.

Concert Ofer Mizrahi Trio

The Ofer Mizrahi Trio unites the magic of ethnic melodies with a sensual musical approach, creating music that celebrates the gradual lifting of all traditional boundaries. You can enjoy the enchanting audio experience offered by the trio at Babylon on October 5.

Concert Efe Demiral Trio feat. Eren Turgut & Mert Can Bilgin "Kolaj"

The album is full of color and enjoyable rhythmic dialogues. You can hear the trio perform songs from it on October 5 at Bova as part of the 32nd Akbank Jazz Festival. New media artist /da’s visual performance will accompany the trio on the stage.

Concert İmer Demirer Quartet feat. Ayşe Gencer & Sibel Köse

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.”

Concert Kamucan Yalçın Duo

Kamucan Yalçın is a clarinetist and vocalist, who has over two decades of performance experience in jazz, rock, and related genres. In the project she has designed specifically for the 32nd Akbank Jazz Festival, she will take the stage with his long-time collaborator the guitarist Mehmet Mutlu.

Concert Fatih Erkoç Jazz Project

Erkoç will perform as part of the 32nd Akbank Jazz Festival on October 2nd at the Robert College Alumni Assosociation - Bizim Tepe. The performance will include both original compositions and American jazz standards. Erkoç will be accompanied by Uraz Kıvaner on piano, Ozan Musluoğlu on upright bass, and Ferit Odman on drums.

Concert Can Tutuğ

Vibraphonist, composer, and instructor Can Tutuğ is a multidimensional musician, who is interested in music’s both past and future. As part of the 32nd Akbank Jazz Festival and in collaboration with Yeniköy Jazz Days, he will be performing in the courtyard of the Yeniköy Panayia Koumariottissa Greek Orthodox Church on Sunday morning, October 2.