On Thursday, 30 April, as part of the Garanti BBVA International Jazz Day Concerts, Makaya McCraven will perform live at Salon İKSV. The concert celebrates International Jazz Day with one of the most innovative names in contemporary jazz. Known for his genre-blending approach, McCraven combines jazz, hip-hop, and experimental sounds into a distinctive and forward-thinking style. Tickets are available via Passo.
Born in Paris and raised in the United States, Makaya McCraven is a drummer, producer, and composer recognized for redefining modern jazz through improvisation and live sampling techniques. His work merges organic performance with electronic textures, creating layered compositions shaped by rhythm and spontaneity. Drawing from jazz traditions while incorporating elements of beat culture and global influences, McCraven has built an international reputation as a leading voice in progressive jazz.
Albums such as In the Moment (2015), Universal Beings (2018), and In These Times (2022) highlight his innovative production style and collaborative spirit. By recording live improvisations and reshaping them in the studio, he crafts music that feels both raw and carefully constructed.
Whether you’re a longtime jazz fan or new to the genre, this concert promises an engaging evening of innovative music, rich rhythmic dialogue, and the kind of forward-thinking performance that has made McCraven one of the most exciting figures in contemporary jazz.
Tickets are available via Passo. Stay up to date by following Salon IKSV on Instagram.
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