SEVENTH INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL IN BODRUM

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Good news for fans of the music of freedom, frankness and passion - jazz. On June 15, an international jazz festival will start in Bodrum, a popular Turkish resort. The seventh event will be held with the support of the Jazz Association and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Turkey. The main theme of the festival is "Jazz and Freedom".

During 10 days, performances of world jazz stars and little-known, but no less talented performers will be held at several venues. Also during the festival, guests of the event can enjoy jazz trainings and interviews with the "Lifetime Jazz Awards" ceremony.

Metreküp Bodrum concert venue will host performances by 3 bands. On June 15, the concert of the festival's annual headliner, Kerem Gersev Trio, will take place. The performers will meet the audience with songs from the albums "Lost Ghost" and "Meeting Place". Kerem Gersev is accompanied by Volkan Hursever on double bass and Ferit Odman on drums. On June 24, Ayhan Sicimoglu and the band LatinAll Stars promise music lovers of all ages a pleasant evening to the rhythms of Latin jazz and exciting conversations. At the final concert of the festival, on June 25, Askin Arsunan Quintets takes the stage, the musician addresses his audience with bluesy notes of jazz.

Dibeklihan Village of Culture and Art boasts 6 bright events by jazz performers. On June 17, the famous saxophonist and composer, Dimitri Vassilakis, will share his knowledge of jazz music by holding a master class. After that, the audience will be treated to a concert by the Maria Manusaki Trio, one of the most successful Greek jazz artists and a talented violinist. On June 18, the jazz project Country Trilogy welcomes festival guests, and on the 20th, a concert by the Hakan Bashar Trio, consisting of Hakan Bashar on piano, Eren Kutlu on double bass, and Burak Bulut on drums. On June 21, the "Jazz Society Lifelong" award ceremony will take place, followed by a concert in memory of Ayshe Gendzher. The following day, the audience will be treated to a jazz performance with Turkish notes by the Zafer Chebi Quartet with the participation of Didema Casal Esenturk.

On June 20, Erkan Oğur Music School will host a master class by the famous jazz vocalist Sibel Kesse, and on the 23rd, jazz connoisseur Neshet Ruakan will share his knowledge of jazz harmonies.

All events take place at different times, so you can make time for each. Tickets are sold online or directly at the entrance to concert venues.