Yeşim Pekiner Band

A graduate of Boğaziçi University, Pekiner started her studies on music and classical singing during high school and university years under Prof.Dr. Yıldız Dağdelen. In the following years she took part in ”Boğaziçi University Classical Music Choir” and ”Ladies and Gentlemen Musical Choir” as soloist and also as a part of the choir. Yeşim started singing jazz 6 years ago. She took lessons from Sibel Köse and Randy Esen, and she participated in workshops held by Sheila Jordan, Amy London and Kevin Mahogany. In 2025, she performed her first album, “Reflections,” at the 35th Akbank Jazz Festival. She’s been an active performer in the recent years, being on the stages of best venues of Istanbul. The band has a repertoire of songs ranging from jazz standards to Brazilian music, from funk to French music.