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World-renowned pianist Fazil Say performs at 9th Akra Jazz Festival in Antalya

Internationally acclaimed pianist and composer Fazil Say performs during the 9th Akra Jazz Festival in Antalya, Türkiye, June 19, 2026. (AA Photo)
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Internationally acclaimed pianist and composer Fazil Say performs during the 9th Akra Jazz Festival in Antalya, Türkiye, June 19, 2026. (AA Photo)
June 20, 2026 10:01 AM GMT+03:00

World-renowned pianist and composer Fazil Say met music lovers in Antalya as part of the 9th Akra Jazz Festival, performing a special repertoire that brought together songs and jazz arrangements on the open-air stage of Akra Antalya Hotel.

Organized by Akra Hotels, the festival continued to bring well-known performers to the Mediterranean city, with concerts held against the backdrop of the Mediterranean Sea and the Beydaglari mountains, one of Antalya’s most recognizable natural landmarks.

Flutist Aslihan And Say performs during the 9th Akra Jazz Festival, accompanied by world-renowned pianist and composer Fazil Say, vocalist Seda Kirankaya and percussionist Aykut Koselerli, in Antalya, Türkiye, June 19, 2026. (AA Photo)
Flutist Aslihan And Say performs during the 9th Akra Jazz Festival, accompanied by world-renowned pianist and composer Fazil Say, vocalist Seda Kirankaya and percussionist Aykut Koselerli, in Antalya, Türkiye, June 19, 2026. (AA Photo)

Say brings special repertoire to Antalya stage

During the concert, Say was joined by Aslihan And on flute, Seda Kirankaya on vocals and Aykut Koselerli on percussion.

The performance drew a large audience, with many music lovers filling up the venue and joining in with the songs throughout the evening.

The Akra Jazz Festival, now in its 9th edition, is set to end with a closing concert by Fazil Say, bringing the event’s latest program to a close in Antalya.

June 20, 2026 10:01 AM GMT+03:00
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