K-Jazz: Sori Quartet

Concert Kenan Doğulu “İhtimaller”

For the opening concert of the 34th Akbank Jazz Festival, Kenan Doğulu will perform at Müze Gazhane on September 28, presenting jazz arrangements of his classic songs as well as selections from his new album.

Concert fugamundi x Berke Can Özcan Jazz Listening Club

Get ready to make new discoveries at the intersection of jazz and alternative sounds in this unique musical gathering that will take place at Bant Mag. Havuz / Bina on September 29.

Concert Güneş Cengiz & Adar Geçimli

Two exciting vocalists from the new generation of jazz and the winners of the 19th Nardis Young Jazz Vocal Competition will perform at Yeldeğirmeni Art Center on September 29, as part of the 34th Akbank Jazz Festival program.

Concert Meriç Dönük

Meriç Dönük approaches music as a reflection of the harmony of the life cycle rather than dividing it into genres. She continues to explore the unique possibilities of her instrument and create music based on this concept. Meriç Dönük will perform at the Sakıp Sabancı Museum during the opening weekend of the 34th Akbank Jazz Festival.

Concert İstanbul West Side Collective

İstanbul West Side Collective is a music collective established and grown by musicians from various backgrounds in 2019 with the aim of achieving a genre-bending and inclusive musical style. The band will perform at the Bova stage on October 3 as part of the 34th Akbank Jazz Festival.

Concert Barış Arslan “Zenith”

Barış Arslan and his orchestra will play the songs from Zenith, as part of their 34th Akbank Jazz Festival performance at Nardis Jazz Club on October 3.

Concert İpek Göztepe - Betty Carter Songbook

İstanbul-born musician İpek Göztepe has made a name for herself in recent years with her wins at the Nardis Young Jazz Vocal Competition and the Young Jazz competition organized by the Istanbul Jazz Festival. She will explore the world of Betty Carter, one of her biggest inspirations, at her 34th Akbank Jazz Festival performance.

Concert Asena Akan Contempo “AŞIK”

Musician, composer, and songwriter Asena Akan will perform at the 34th Akbank Jazz Festival on October 4 at Akbank Sanat.

Concert Selût & Tuğçe Şenoğul

On Sunday, October 6, at The Circle, Tuğçe Şenoğul’s powerful and emotional jazz vocals will accompany Selût’s deep and rich musical textures.

Concert Bilge Günaydın Quintet

Bilge Günaydın will perform with her quintet featuring distinguished musicians at Akbank Sanat on October 8 as part of 34th Akbank Jazz Festival, showcasing her music that blends modern and classical influences within the jazz genre and draws inspiration from the cultural mosaic and musical traditions of Turkey.

Concert Mehmet Uluğ Tribute Night: Burhan Öçal & Jamaaladeen Tacuma Trakya Funk featuring Gazapizm & King Noli

On the eleventh anniversary of his passing, we will gather at Babylon to commemorate Mehmet Uluğ and honor his legacy and profound influence on Istanbul’s music scene.

Concert Ayşegül & Nezih Yeşilnil Quintet “Jazzy, Rocky, Funky”

Ayşegül Yeşilnil and Nezih Yeşilnil, who have been performing since the 1980s, have an adventurous journey in jazz through academia, and visual and plastic arts in addition to their roles as musicians and performers. They will be guests of the 34th Akbank Jazz Festival with their Jazzy, Rocky, Funky performance at Akbank Sanat on October 11.

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.

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.