Rymden

The opening of this day of the festival at Beykoz Kundura will be made by trumpeter Barış Demirel – Barıştık Mı who has drawn considerable attention with his latest album, followed by Turgut Alp Bekoğlu who is deemed by the music authorities as one the most prominent drummers of Turkey. The opening of this day of the festival at Beykoz Kundura will be made by trumpeter Barış Demirel – Barıştık Mı who has drawn considerable attention with his latest album, followed by Turgut Alp Bekoğlu who is deemed by the music authorities as one the most prominent drummers of Turkey. Bekoğlu has worked with musicians including Gloria Gaynor, Marcus Miller, George Benson, Joe Lovano, Erik Truffaz and Sezen Aksu, and he continues to participate in various projects with Ajda Pekkan, Erkan Oğur/Telvin and İlhan Erşahin’s Istanbul Sessions. On the third concert of the day, RYMDEN, founded by award-winning pianist Bugge Wesseltoft who was a member of both New Conception of Jazz and e.s.t, the two bands which have inspired numerous musicians and bands in Scandinavia from the 90’s to the early millennium, bass player Dan Berglund and drummer Magnus Öström will take over the stage. The music of this trio dedicated to playing with existing forms and searching for new ways is nurtured by the Scandinavian spirit of the 21st century. The trio succeeds in creating a cinematographic and epic effect while assuming a minimalistic attitude. RYMDEN released its first album Reflections and Odysseys earlier this year and will be presenting its experimental world to the 26th Istanbul Jazz Festival. The night will conclude with Tom Excell’s 10-man band Nubiyan Twist. This modern sound that weaves reggae, soul, afro-beat and Latin rhythms with improvisational jazz and classical instruments while also welcoming electronic elements, should definitely be experienced live. As is the case in every year, transportation to the venue will be provided by toll boats.