Stage 8: Sinan Bakir

(WTNH) - Sinan Bakir showcases his jazz trio.

Rising jazz guitarist/composer Sinan Bakir made a name for himself in todays music scene with his unique, creative and exciting approach on the guitar. The Turkish-born guitarist is striving for a fresh and clean sound and has a highly energetic playing style.

Bakir’s fresh sounding tunes are an amalgam of rock & jazz stylings and driven by strong melodies deriving from the rich Turkish tradition combined with modern jazz harmonies.

His all original debut album "On My Way"(2009) with Thomson Kneeland and Mark Ferber received great reviews from many respected jazz publications and music critics all around the world. While the album is having significant Radio and TV airplay Bakir is keeping busy playing Jazz festivals and regular gigs at NY and CT clubs.

See Sinan Bakir perform in person:

• April 7th - 8pm @ Buttonwood Tree in Middletown
• April 21st - 9pm @ Tools in New Britain
• May 20 - 6pm @ The Outer Space in Hamden
• Every Wednesday - 7-10pm @ Cuvee West in Hartford

Learn more at www.sinanbakir.com