Turkish Jazz: Istanbul’s Best Jazz Bars

Although jazz music is not the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about Istanbul, Turkey does have a jazz history with live music bars — having made their mark in the early 50s. Jazz is alive and well with the help of Ahmet and Nesuhi Ertegün, co-founders of Atlantic Records, and the annual Istanbul Jazz Festival that is hosted by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts, bringing the best international artists to the city. We rounded up the best Istanbul’s jazz clubs that are doing their part in promoting local and international talent.