Blog 5 Musicians Whose Path Crossed The JAmZZ Stage

Akbank Jazz Festival’s JAmZZ Young Talents Competition is returning to unite young musicians with Turkey’s leading jazz artists once again.

Blog 5 impressive musicians from jazz scene’s new generation

The new generation’s jazz scene showcases an impressive tendency towards eclectic bonds between different genres and a melting pot of various visions.

Blog After The World Jazz Day Approaches: 10 Musicians Who Will Shape The Future of Jazz

As we get close to 30th April, World Jazz Day, we compiled a list of upcoming talents whose work in the following years will be definitely worth to watch out for.

Workshop Dialogues @ Bova – Guest: Moncef Genoud

Dialogues @ Bova will host two special sessions in April as part of the Akbank Sanat Everywhere program. Bringing together musicians from different generations on the same stage, the series focuses on dialogues built through the common language of music. The guest for April 19 will be pianist Moncef Genoud.

Workshop Dialogues @ Bova – Guest: Luis Bonilla

Dialogues @ Bova will host two special sessions in April as part of the Akbank Sanat Everywhere program. Bringing together musicians from different generations on the same stage, the series focuses on dialogues built through the common language of music. The guest for April 5 will be trombonist Luis Bonilla.

Concert Mehmet Uluğ Gecesi: Adam Rudolph's "Invisible Threads" feat. Okay Temiz & Hacı Tekbilek

Invisible Threads, taking over the stage at ARTER October 9, is a call from that universe, which echoes that music is a bridge across cultures, individual voices can find meaning within unity, and collective creation has the power to heal.

Concert RYMDEN (Bugge Wesseltoft, Dan Berglund, Magnus Öström)

The trio will meet Istanbul audiences on the evening of Wednesday, October 8, at Zorlu PSM Turkcell Platinum Stage as part of the 35th Akbank Jazz Festival.

Concert Jazz Clubs Night: Ömercan Şakar "Project OM 4.0"

With his “Project OM 4.0” performance, Ömercan Şakar will take the stage at Nardis on Friday, October 7 as part of the Jazz Club Night concerts of the 35th Akbank Jazz Festival.

Concert Önder Focan & Yavuz Darıdere "Legendary Hammond Trio" & Guests

For this special concert as part of the 35th Akbank Jazz Festival, the trio will be joined by young jazz trumpeter from İzmir, Taha Maral, and acclaimed jazz vocalist Ceren Temel, known for her powerful performances. Promising an evening rich in musical color, the concert will take place on October 5 at Bağlarbaşı Cultural Center.

Conversation Turning Points in Jazz History

This panel, taking place on October 5 at Bağlarbaşı Cultural Center as part of the 35th Akbank Jazz Festival, will briefly revisit such revolutionary shifts in jazz history and highlight the musicians who drove these transformative periods.

Workshop Keeping Track of the Musical Journey Workshop with Üretim Kaydı

Taking place on October 4 at Zuhal Müzik Kanyon as part of the 35th Akbank Jazz Festival, the workshop will introduce practical methods for making your creative process visible and offer a reflective space that can one day become a source of renewed inspiration.

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).