Prepare for an enchanting evening of soulful melodies at the 31st Istanbul Jazz Festival, as the internationally acclaimed Gregory Porter takes center stage on Monday 8 July at the Harbiye Cemil Topuzlu Open-Air Theatre. Organized by IKSV, this concert promises a captivating experience as Porter, celebrated for his powerful voice and emotive performances, headlines an unforgettable night under the stars as part of the festival’s stellar lineup. Don’t miss the chance to be swept away by the magic of jazz in the heart of Istanbul. Tickets are available via Passo.
From the organizer:
Jazz vocalist and songwriter Gregory Porter embarked on his musical voyage through the songs of Nat King Cole. He started performing on the stages of jazz clubs where he worked as a cook after university.
The lyrics he wrote and abandoned in a drawer eventually took him to the world’s most prestigious stages. He became famous with his song ‘1960 What’, from his 2010 album Water, honouring Martin Luther King.
He received the Grammy Award for ‘Best Vocal Jazz Album’ twice: in 2014 with Liquid Spirit, the most streamed jazz album in history, and in 2017 with Take Me to the Alley. His distinct style that mixes country, gospel and blues along with jazz, R&B and funk is often cited to have revived jazz.
His success lies in his velvety baritone voice and soulful lyrics that stem from personal experiences – all of which, in his hands, turn into a musical healing.
Called “worryingly rare breed” by BBC, Gregory Porter will once again play to sell-out crowds, this time in Istanbul on Monday, 8 July at Harbiye Cemil Topuzlu Open Air Theatre.
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For more information, be sure to keep up with IKSV. Tickets are available via Passo.
Harbiye Cemil Topuzlu Open Air Theatre Harbiye, Taşkışla Cd. No:8, 34367 Şişli
