Turkish saxophonist and composer Korhan Futacı, known for his boundary-pushing sound and fearless approach to improvisation, brings his singular musical vision for the second time to Opus Jazz Club – this time with a very special guest: British pianist Alexander Hawkins.

Recently relocated in London, Futacı has long been a prominent figure of Turkey’s alternative music scene and a driving force in experimental and improvised music, creating sound worlds that blend raw energy with rich textural depth. For this performance, he is joined by Alexander Hawkins, one of the UK’s most celebrated and innovative jazz pianists. The two artists have previously shared the stage at Café Oto and the Brighton Jazz Festival, building a unique musical chemistry that now continues in Budapest. During this concert, they will guide us from the chaos of Istanbul to an uncharted realm. A place filled with vitality but also darkness; fusing traditional Turkish music with free improvisations.

Completing the quartet are two outstanding Turkish musicians based in Europe: Esat Ekincioğlu, a bassist residing in the Netherlands, and Erdem Göymen, a drummer currently based in Essen, Germany. Together, they form a cross-border ensemble that thrives on spontaneity, sonic exploration, and collective intuition.

A rare gathering of bold musical voices led by Korhan Futacı, this concert promises a night of deep listening, free-form interplay, and genre-defying expression.