• Cemal Reşit Rey Concert Hall

    Istanbul

    Artvark & Dilek Türkan | Colors of the Balkan

    Artvark Saxophone Quartet joins forces with the graceful and expressive voice of Turkish vocalist Dilek Türkan to bring Balkan folk songs to life through the creative textures of jazz. The "Balkan Songs Project" offers a unique musical journey where East meets West and tradition embraces innovation. Line-up: Dilek Türkan: vocals | Derya Türkan: Istanbul kemencesi | Alper Kekeç: percussion | Serkan Mesut Halili: kanun

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  • Monumentendag

    Dordrecht

    Artvark

    Artvark plays music from their brand new classical EP featuring works by the Dutch composers Sweelinck, Andriessen and Escher, as well as by Artvark themselves. But there's more! If you're up to a lot of fresh new music on the intersection of jazz and classical music, join us!

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  • Beleef Zonnemaire

    Zonnemaire

    Artvark

    Artvark plays music from their brand new classical EP featuring works by the Dutch composers Sweelinck, Andriessen and Escher, as well as by Artvark themselves. But there's more! If you're up to a lot of fresh new music on the intersection of jazz and classical music, join us!

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Artvark combines stunning precise play with groove, guts and strong solos, well-thought-out catchy pieces, played with passion. Totally hip.

De Volkskrant

They say music knows no boundaries and, we add, jazz knows even fewer. Dutch act Artvark does not simply play, but performs their music. Literally from the first step, this saxophone-only band was different from all others. The band snapped and tapped on stage, turning their movements and sound into a dance. If it can be said for jazz players: they rocked the house…

Daily News Egypt

Smartly dressed anarchy, lots of subdued emotion and a high-spirited shuffle. Sometimes self-willed, but above all breathtakingly beautiful. Breath and soul. Breathe in and breathe out.

Jazzmozaïek Belgium

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