The 28th International Ankara Jazz Festival ended with the Rustam Rahmedov Trio feat. Meriç Çalışan concert. There was a music feast on the last day of the festival, which lasted for 11 days in different venues of the capital.
The 28th International Ankara Jazz Festival organized by the Jazz Association has ended. Jazz lovers experienced an unforgettable evening on the last day of the festival, which took place in unique venues in Ankara between 20-30 November.
At the ‘The Beatles Meets Jazz’ concert, which took the stage at Samm’s Bistro with intense participation, Rustam Rahmedov Trio, consisting of Rustam Rahmedov on piano, Gökhan Över on double bass and Serkan Alagök on drums, was accompanied by soloist Meriç Çalışan.
Jazz lovers who witnessed the band’s live performance on the festival stage had enthusiastic moments by singing the chorus of The Beatles’ song ‘Hey Jude’ together. The festival ended with the song “Let It Be” by The Beatles.
FESTIVALS ARE BAIRAM
Speaking to ankaranethaber.com reporter after the Ankara Jazz Festival final concert, conductor, pianist and composer Rustam Rahmedov said, “The festival is always a bairam for musicians. We are from Ankara, especially Ankara Jazz Festival is a big bairam for us. It is a great honor for us to take part in this festival, especially at its closing. Our audience in Ankara is great as always. Thank you to our wonderful listeners. We would like to thank Özlem Oktar Varoğlu, President of the Jazz Association and curator of the festival, and Samm’s Bistro. See you at the next festival, thank you.” he said. (source: ankaranethaber.com)
