Countdown starts for Istanbul Jazz Festival

The Istanbul Jazz Festival will open its doors for the 29th time on June 25, uniting major jazz artists and the stars of contemporary music with music lovers in different venues of Istanbul.

On the 50th anniversary of the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts and the 29th anniversary of the Istanbul Jazz Festival, one of the preeminent female jazz vocalists in the world, Dianne Reeves, will come to Istanbul.

Five-time Grammy Award winning vocalist is set to offer the festival audience an exquisite night of music. Reeves will be joined by extraordinary artists John Beasley, Romero Lubambo, Itaiguara Brandão and Terreon Gully on July 5.

Also joining Reeves on the stage is clarinet virtuoso Hüsnü Şenlendirici, known for his interpretations of Roman melodies through the lens of pop, jazz and funk.

Melody Gardot will take the stage on July 7. Gardot possesses a blue, jazz-oriented style and dusky persona that reflect not only her afflictions but conversely the hope and joy of making personalized music that marks her as an original.

Audiences are also invited to a rendezvous with the living legend of music, John McLaughlin, on June 29. The artist has introduced jazz and rock guitar to three different generations during his career, liberally pushing the boundaries of music with his band, The 4th Dimension.

With rings of Renaissance to his music and a skillful combination of jazz and classical, Enrico Pieranunzi has fascinated the audiences to this day. He will be awaiting his audience at the most magnificent Marmara Esma Sultan Mansion on June 27.

Kalben will also be taking part in this year's festival, offering a night of music filled with her unique and impressive voice. What makes this concert extra special is the...

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