What flows through the city becomes Jazz. It gives voice to the streets, notices the most insignificant details and reflects them as they are. You not only listen to Jazz, but also feel the city fully with every component. All the sounds are suddenly amid, including those wishing to remain hidden.
We believe that Istanbul, with its diverse and rich aroma is the perfect example of this natural state of being. It is much like a record that has been spinning for years, vocaling new tunes with each turn..... Not an mp3 or a CD, but distinctively a record because only a record reflects the sound truly as it is.
The 19th Akbank International Jazz Festival is once again bringing this spontaneity and sincerity to Istanbul and proudly brings together Jazz lovers, masters of jazz and promising new artists in the most magical venues of İstanbul as part of a milestone annual tradition.
We hope that you feel the real sound and spirit of the city with each turn...