Since 1994 Atakoğlu has recorded 9 albums wihch have benn sold over 2 million copies in 17 countries. Featuring legendary bass guitarist Matthew Garrison and two time grammy award-winning percussionist Horacio 'El Negro' Hernandez, Fahir Atakoğlu is presenting his 2005 album 'Istanbul in Blue'. The concert is one of the highlights of this year's festival.