23/03/2025                                                                            
                                    
                                                                            
                                            AKYOL: Cofounder, Bass Player, Producer, Arranger.
Akyol began his musical journey at a young age, studying classical Turkish music through violin lessons. Later, he moved to Ankara to pursue an engineering degree while simultaneously performing as a bass guitarist in various local bands across different genres.
In 2018, he transitioned into a professional music career as Mert Demir’s bass guitarist. Over the years, he has performed with renowned artists such as Kalben, Aleyna Tilki, Athena, and TNK, taking the stage at numerous music festivals across Europe, America, and Türkiye.
In 2021, seeking a new direction for his career, Akyol relocated to Germany, where he studied jazz bass and composition at the Franz Liszt Music School. During this time, he also received extensive training in recording techniques and mixing, working in school studios to refine his technical expertise. In parallel, he launched his own projects, Akyol Trio and Aki Live, and collaborated with key figures in the German jazz scene.
Currently, he works as a music producer, arranger, and session musician, collaborating with various music production companies. Excited for the next phase of his career, he is set to release his debut EP, JIVA 24, under the Naif Music Lab label.