"Piano Players, the New York Mix"

In spring, Meral was once again the Guest of Dick Hyman at the 92nd Street Y -Kaufman Concert Hall, in his Program "Piano Players, the New York Mix", produced by Hadassah Markson. Other pianists included Norman Simmons, Ted Rosenthal and Ray Kennedy. The pianists were joined by Eddie Locke on drums, Jay Leonhart on bass and Houston Person on saxophone. Meral performed Duke Ellington's "Come Sunday" and "The Clothed Woman", both arranged by Dick Hyman in the classical and contemporary classical styles, followed by her own transcription of Mr. Hyman's improvisation on "Solitude", and two arrangements of George Gershwin's "I Got Rhythm"; first one by Earl Wild, and second, by Dick Hyman, transcribed by Ms. Guneyman. The Y concerts are highlights of her musical life for Meral; the enjoyment and appreciation are apparently mutual.
As Dick states about Meral, in his latest interview in "All about jazz":
"She's a marvelous player, principally classical, with accomplished technique, and training and profound interest in jazz. ...she is a great partner.."