Two leading figures of contemporary jazz, Joe Lovano and Antonio Faraò, meet at the 33rd Istanbul Jazz Festival.

Renowned for their masterful use of jazz’s boundless capacity for musical dialogue, these two exceptional artists come to Istanbul with their latest project‘Joe Lovano & Antonio Faraò: Explorations’. Their dynamic dialogue is enriched by bassist Ira Coleman, known for his collaborations with Herbie Hancock, Tony Williams, and Dee Dee Bridgewater, and by drummer Jonathan Blake, one of the most compelling voices of today’s jazz scene.

Hailed as a ‘titan of the tenor saxophone’ and a ‘Blue Note icon’, Joe Lovano is among the most influential jazz musicians of our time. His fearless pursuit of new forms of expression has established him as one of the world’s foremost saxophonists. A Grammy Award, numerous international honours, an honorary doctorate from Berklee College of Music, a long-standing teaching role at Juilliard, and dozens of albums as a leader and collaborator mark only part of his remarkable career. Above all, Lovano has achieved one of jazz’s rarest distinctions: a sound instantly recognizable from the very first note.

With his commanding technique, high-energy style, and imaginative approach, Antonio Faraò stands out as one of the leading jazz pianists of his generation. Whether performing solo or engaging in collective improvisation, he fully explores the expressive potential of musical interplay. On his album Eklektik, Faraò brought together artists such as Snoop Dogg, Marcus Miller, and Lenny White. Invited by Herbie Hancock, he has appeared multiple times at UNESCO’s International Jazz Dayglobal concerts and has shared the stage with jazz greats including Branford Marsalis, Kurt Elling, Wayne Shorter, Marcus Miller, Al Jarreau, and Richard Bona.

PLEASE NOTE

• Doors open: 20.00
• For ages 7 and above.
• Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
• Reserved seating.
• ID checks will be carried out at the entrance due to the consulate’s security measures. Please bring a valid photo ID.
• Entrance is via Beyoğlu Tomtom Kaptan Street No. 5.
• No food or beverage sales. Drinking water will be available at designated points.
• No on-site parking.
• No cloakroom available.
• Bags larger than a handbag, including suitcases and large backpacks, are not permitted.

ACCESSIBILITY

• Access via M2 Taksim-Yenikapı metro line (Şişhane, İstiklal Street exit, 500 m).
• Tophane bus stop is 550 m, Tepebaşı stops (Unkapanı and Taksim directions) are 700-750 m away.
• The drop-off/pick-up point is the entrance of Tomtom Kaptan Street (50 m and step-free).
• The Postacılar Sokak route is sloped and includes steps.
• Step-free access between the venue entrance and the concert area.
• The concert takes place on a flat grass surface and is suitable for wheelchair access.
• Accessible toilet available. The route to the toilet is 30-40 m and sloped, but step-free.
• Audience members with disabilities are entitled to a 50% discount. To benefit from the discount, please email bilet@iksv.org with the events you wish to attend, the email registered to your Passo account, and a copy of your disability ID. The ticketing team will create a reservation in Passo, and discounted tickets can be purchased via the ‘My Reservations’ section. Discounted tickets are subject to availability.