Sibel Köse, vokal - Raised in Ankara and mainly self-taught, Sibel Köse has emerged as one of Turkey’s top female jazz vocalists. Her rich deep tones resonating with her interpretations of jazz standards and her mastery at improvisation have earned her the title of “First Lady of Jazz” in Turkey.
She built her experience and knowledge singing alongside major Jazz masters and further developed her craft participating in International Jazz Workshops, concerts, festivals and was awarded the first prize in the International Competition of Jazz Vocalists’ in Zamosc (Poland) in 1992.
Sibel Köse performs regularly in concerts, festivals, radio and TV programs, accompanied by veteran jazz musicians. She participates in several groups and projects as the lead voice and is featured by groups or organizations from trios to big bands including: Istanbul Superband, Swiss Army Big Band, Polish-Turkish Jazz Connection, Jean Loup Longnon Big Band , Jean Pierre Gallis’ Apopsis 7 within Turkey as well as abroad. In 2008, she participated in the International, Istanbul Jazz Festival “Sing the Truth” tribute to Nina Simone alongside Dee Dee Bridgewater, Stacey Kent and Raul Midon. So far she has performed at several venues in Poland, France, Holland, Greece, the Czech Republic, Germany, Estonia, Spain, Kuwait, Bahrain, Dubai, Russia, Senegal, Morocco, South Africa, Finland and Kazakhstan. Sibel Köse is a regular participant in the major festivals within Turkey and Internationally.
Köse’s talent and skill as a musician is matched only by her gift as a teacher and her dedication to Jazz music. Her “Jazz Vocal Workshops” in Istanbul are just part of her contribution to the growth and proliferation of Jazz music and education in Turkey.
http://www.sibelkose.com/eng_index.aspx
She built her experience and knowledge singing alongside major Jazz masters and further developed her craft participating in International Jazz Workshops, concerts, festivals and was awarded the first prize in the International Competition of Jazz Vocalists’ in Zamosc (Poland) in 1992.
Sibel Köse performs regularly in concerts, festivals, radio and TV programs, accompanied by veteran jazz musicians. She participates in several groups and projects as the lead voice and is featured by groups or organizations from trios to big bands including: Istanbul Superband, Swiss Army Big Band, Polish-Turkish Jazz Connection, Jean Loup Longnon Big Band , Jean Pierre Gallis’ Apopsis 7 within Turkey as well as abroad. In 2008, she participated in the International, Istanbul Jazz Festival “Sing the Truth” tribute to Nina Simone alongside Dee Dee Bridgewater, Stacey Kent and Raul Midon. So far she has performed at several venues in Poland, France, Holland, Greece, the Czech Republic, Germany, Estonia, Spain, Kuwait, Bahrain, Dubai, Russia, Senegal, Morocco, South Africa, Finland and Kazakhstan. Sibel Köse is a regular participant in the major festivals within Turkey and Internationally.
Köse’s talent and skill as a musician is matched only by her gift as a teacher and her dedication to Jazz music. Her “Jazz Vocal Workshops” in Istanbul are just part of her contribution to the growth and proliferation of Jazz music and education in Turkey.
http://www.sibelkose.com/eng_index.aspx
