Beirut-born vocal artist, songwriter, composer and producer Jehan Barbur, after spending her childhood and teenage years in Iskenderun, continued her education at the Department of American Language and Literature at Bilkent University in Ankara. After graduation, she moved to Istanbul to focus on her music career. She has released five self-produced and successful albums to date and has gained a loyal and ever-growing audience. As a storyteller, she tries to maintain the contemporary female bard tradition, her albums consist mostly of her own words and compositions, along with several collaborations with other artists. Considered one of the most brilliant and impressive jazz vocalists of Turkey, Jehan Barbur will be sharing the stage with renowned actor, director, painter and musician Fırat Tanış on this unique night of Akbank Jazz Festival. With these two fascinating vocals singing together, this concert promises to be a musical feast not to be missed.
Vocal: Jehan Barbur
Vocal (Guest Artist) : Fırat Tanış
Electric & Acoustic Guitar : Berkant Çelen
Bass: Murat Çopur
Keyboard: Evrim Tüzün
Drums: Onur Başkurt