Mark your calendars: Wednesday, April 30, is not your average night in Istanbul. As part of the Garanti BBVA International Jazz Day concerts, the genre-bending collective Corto.Alto is landing at Frankhan Istanbul, and it’s the kind of show that jazz heads, beat lovers, and curious ears alike won’t want to miss. Tickets are available now through BUGECE.
Led by Scottish multi-instrumentalist and producer Liam Shortall, Corto.Alto doesn’t just play jazz, they twist it, stretch it, and thread it through everything from hip-hop and broken beat to Latin grooves and electronic textures. Think brass riffs that hit like hooks, rhythms that bounce between dancefloor energy and smoky-club cool, and a live sound that feels spontaneous, raw, and fully alive. Every Corto.Alto performance feels like a conversation between musicians, genres, and generations. It’s bold, it’s playful, and most importantly, it’s never the same twice. this is one of those gigs that lives up to the hype.
This Istanbul show marks a rare opportunity to see the group live in an intimate setting, bringing their signature blend of styles to a city with its own deep musical history. Don’t sleep on it tickets are available now through BUGECE.
Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa, Kemankeş Cd. No:73, 34425 Beyoğlu/İstanbul
