ISTANBUL: American drummer Dave Weckl and celebrated bassist Tom Kennedy are scheduled to perform in Istanbul on Oct. 22. They will be joined by saxophonist Eric Marienthal and keyboardist Stu Mindeman. Weckl, honored by Modern Drummer magazine as one of the top 25 drummers in history, boasts a remarkable career that has spanned over 35 years. Kennedy, a prominent artist in both acoustic and electric bass, started his musical journey at the age of nine and has collaborated with jazz icons including Freddie Hubbard, James Moody, Nat Adderley, Sonny Stitt, and Stan Kenton. The pair will take the stage at IF Performance Hall Besiktas as part of their ongoing tour, which is being organized by event planner Epifoni. Source: Anadolu Agency