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.

Concert Adam Rudolph’ “Invisible Threads”

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 Saturday, 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.

Concert 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).

35th Akbank Jazz Festival

Leaving an unforgettable mark on the city's musical memory for 35 years, the Akbank Jazz Festival will meet with music lovers from September 27 to October 12, 2025.

Concert JAmZZ Project

Jamzz project aims to create space for new talents and support young musicians as a part of the 34th Akbank Jazz Festival. The special concert featuring Hakan Binbaşgil on piano, Ferit Odman on drums and Kağan Yıldız on doublebass will take place on October 17 at 20:00 at Babylon.

Concert Antonio Sánchez Quartet featuring Seamus Blake, Aydın Esen, Orlando le Fleming

The performance will take place on October 13 at Zorlu PSM Turkcell Platinum Stage.

Concert Tom Skinner

Recognized as one of the most innovative musicians in the contemporary music scene, Tom Skinner will perform at the 34th Akbank Jazz Festival on Sunday, October 13, at Borusan Music House, in collaboration with Borusan Sanat.