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KAPIKO

ethno/world jazz and fusion from istanbul
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ABOUT

KAPIKO is an Istanbul-based powerful fusion and progressive ethno/world jazz lineup centered around the kaval – a traditional flute of Anatolia and the Balkans. KAPIKO's latest album "Nova", a milestone of Turkish fusion and ethno/world jazz, was listed among the best Turkish jazz albums of 2022 by writers of Türkiye’s foremost jazz magazine, Cazkolik. Following the release of "Nova", the band performed at several prominent festivals in Türkiye and Europe. Later that same year, KAPIKO released the single "Viensko Horo", in collaboration with legendary Bulgarian drummer Stoyan Yankoulov, followed by the single "Ethiopian Waltz" in 2023.

 

"KAPIKO’s new album Nova has taken its place among the vanguard of contemporary ethno/world jazz and fusion albums. Over the course of Nova’s 8 tracks, Batuhan Aydın’s unique approach to improvisation – blending traditional Turkish and Bulgarian kaval techniques with concepts of modern jazz – creates a fresh new approach to fusion and ethno/world jazz." -Zekeriya Şen

"Perhaps the most striking feature of KAPIKO's album Nova is that it incorporates the kaval into jazz; the entirety of the music, though, paints a greater picture. I can easily say that Nova is one of the best recordings of the year." -Feridun Ertaşkan

 

"Nova appeals to many different audiences, but most of all to refined music enthusiasts! You're facing an album that is ambitious in every aspect." -Murat Beşer

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A wide array of traditional and progressive improvisational concepts, the mesmerizing sound of Turkish kaval virtuoso Batuhan Aydın’s soulful playing, energetic stage performances, and driving rhythms make the music of KAPIKO a unique experience.

BASIC INFO

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Years active:

2012 - present

Genres:

Ethno/World Jazz & Fusion
 

Origin:

Istanbul, Türkiye

Members:

 

Batuhan Aydın | kaval

@iambatuhanaydin
Nikolaus Grill | piano

@nikolausgrill
Ali Kaan Uysal 
| keyboard(s), perc.

@alikaanuysal

Neyzen Özsarı | bass

@neyzen0
 

Labels:

 

Ahenk Music - present
Etnika Music Prod. - [2013/20]

Discography:

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Management and Booking
 

BegStage Artist Management 

begum@begstage.com

+90 538 659 45 35 

 

 

Press Release and Promotion File | 2025

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Technical Rider - Festivals and Big Events | 2025

Technical Rider - Small and Medium-Sized Jazz Clubs, Performance Halls, and Concert Venues | 2025

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