35th Akbank Jazz Festival
Blog Music of love, compassion and faith: Isaiah Collier & The Chosen Few
As the rising star of the Chicago scene prepares to perform with The Chosen Few orchestra at Babylon on October 2, as part of the 34th Akbank Jazz Festival, let's take a dive into Collier’s personal history and take a closer look at his music.
Blog 10 articles of the Rodrigo Amarante dictionary
One of the exciting events of the 34th Akbank Jazz Festival will take place at Babylon on October 11. Ahead of Rodrigo Amarante's solo performance, we take a look back at some of the highlights of the Brazilian musician's career, which is full of interesting moments at every stop.
Blog With a desire to extract the rawest form of music: Vega Trails
Before the duo takes Akbank Sanat stage on October 2 as part of the 34th Akbank Jazz Festival, let us walk through their story in detail.
Blog Overview: 34th Akbank Jazz Festival
The 34th Akbank Jazz Festival will take place from September 28 to October 13 across various neighborhoods and venues in Istanbul. Here is a selection of events from the packed Akbank Jazz Festival program that you won't want to miss, categorized under three different headings.
Blog Warm Baritone: Kurt Elling
Kurt Elling, one of the rarest vocalists in the contemporary jazz scene with his virtuoso precision, four-octave range, creative improvisations and powerful storytelling. Described by The Guardian as “a kind of Sinatra with superpowers”, let's take a look at his journey.
Blog Architect of the moment: Brad Mehldau
Brad Mehldau has been creating wonders since the 1990s by blending elements of jazz with classical music, pop, rock, progressive, electronic, and many other genres. With his signature style featuring unusual rhythms and improvisational counterpoints, and his competence in both writing and playing, he is one of the best pianists of our time.
Blog Rhythm as a means of seeing: Antonio Sánchez
One of the most exciting events in the 34th Akbank Jazz Festival program is a performance by the four-time Grammy-winning virtuoso, longtime collaborator with Pat Metheny, and composer of the Birdman soundtrack, Mexican drummer Antonio Sánchez. Before Sánchez takes the Zorlu PSM stage let's delve into the musician’s artistic journey.
Blog Continuing a tradition of three generations: Ramazan Sesler
Ramazan Sesler is of Sesler family who have been spreading Thracian music and musical traditions to the world for generations.
Blog Serving the song is always the main purpose: Elif Çağlar
Elif Çağlar is known for her out of the box collaborations. The special performance she prepared with Defjen Daf Ensemble is kicking off 31st Akbank Jazz Festival.
Blog Finding the “Balance” naturally: Kamufle & Lara Di Lara
Kamufle & Lara Di Lara, who will be on stage at Müze Gazhane on October 2 as part of the 31st Akbank Jazz Festival, answered our questions on their collaborative EP Denge [Balance] which came to life during the pandemic, being on stage again and their musical practices.
Blog 10 entries from the Cenk Erdoğan dictionary
Guitar player/composer/arranger Cenk Erdoğan will be playing at Zorlu PSM, Turkcell Platinum Sahnesi on October 10 as part of 31st Akbank Jazz Festival
Blog 5 great albums where jazz and hip hop interconnects
Da Poet & Barış Demirel, who will be at callinghouse on October 10 as part of 31st Akbank Jazz Festival, are creating a musical universe where jazz and hip hop meets. Hereby, let’s remember some of the memorable albums that represent this genre, which is described as “jazz hop” in some sources.
19:00
Concert Nilüfer Verdi Trio “Playing Tunes for Peace”
Yeldeğirmeni Arts Center
20:45
Concert İlhan Erşahin’s İstanbul Sessions
Müze Gazhane
11:00
Concert Maya Perest
Sakıp Sabancı Müzesi
15:00
Concert Kind of Six
Concert Raül Refree Presents “El Espacio Entre”
18:00
Concert Ahmet Ali Arslan “Manastır”
All Saints Moda Church
18:30
Conversation Beni Bu Şarkılar Mahvetti: 35th Akbank Jazz Festival Special Edition
Bant Mag. Havuz / Bina
21:00
Concert Sista Sound presents: Özge Ürer, Deniz Taşar, Kamucan Yalçın & Ana Flávia
19:30
Concert Joel Lyssarides & Georgios Prokopiou
Arter
21:30
Concert Jazz Clubs Night: Berkay Sümbül Quintet
Bova
Concert Jazz Clubs Night: Yeşim Pekiner Quintet “Reflections on a Jade”
Nardis Jazz Club
Concert Jazz Clubs Night: Batu Şallıel and Istanbul Swing Cats
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
Concert Jazz Clubs Night: Ömercan Şakar "Project OM 4.0"
Concert Jazz Clubs Night: Sinem İslamoğlu Group “Neo-Soul Vibes”
Concert Jazz Clubs Night: Dilan Balkay
Concert RYMDEN (Bugge Wesseltoft, Dan Berglund, Magnus Öström)
Concert Alfredo Rodriguez & Pedrito Martinez
Babylon
Concert Mehmet Uluğ Tribute Night: Adam Rudolph’s “Invisible Threads”
Concert Jaubi
Concert Eliane Elias
Concert Kinga Głyk
Conversation fugamundi x Hakan Bıçakçı Jazz Listening Club: Jazz and Suspense in Cinema
Postane İstanbul
Conversation Literature and Jazz
Concert Bohren Und Der Club Of Gore
Borusan Music House
Concert The Brandee Younger Trio
Concert Aaron Parks Little Big
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