Μέρα 1η - 26/11/2021 - 19:30
The French Experience
Η μπάντα The French Εxperience θα παρουσιάσει κομμάτια από τον τελευταίο της δίσκο, με τίτλο Treat Beats. Κεντρικό ρόλο στο ντουέτο αυτό, που αποτελείται από συνθεσάιζερ και ντραμς, διαδραματίζει το στοιχείο του ελεύθερου αυτοσχεδιασμού, με την μπάντα να αντλεί έμπνευση από μουσική για κινηματογράφο και άλλα είδη όπως ambient, τζαζ και χιπ χοπ.
Μάριος Τακούσης: Συνθεσάιζερ
Στέλιος Ξυδιάς: Ντραμς
Social Plexus
Το σχήμα Social Plexus είναι το νέο πρότζεκτ του κιθαρίστα και συνθέτη Γιώργου Μπίζιου που εστιάζει στη δυαδικότητα που προκύπτει από τις βασικές παραμέτρους που αποτελούν τη μουσική του, όπως η ατομικότητα σε σύγκριση με τη συλλογικότητα ή η σχέση της ελευθερίας με την ευθύνη μέσα σε ένα σύγχρονο μουσικό σύνολο.
Η μουσική τους βασίζεται σε πρωτότυπες συνθέσεις που χρησιμοποιούν τόσο συμβατικές όσο και αντισυμβατικές μεθόδους σημειογραφίας. Αυτό περιλαμβάνει παρτιτούρες που μπορεί να βασίζονται σε οπτικά σύμβολα, σχήματα ή λέξεις με στόχο να δημιουργήσουν μια συνθήκη που εκθέτει τους μουσικούς στην ποικιλομορφία του αυτοσχεδιασμού και πυροδοτεί τη φαντασία τους πέρα από τις παραδοσιακές παραμέτρους της μουσικής δημιουργίας.
Γιώργος Μπίζιος: Ηλεκτρική κιθάρα / Συνθέσεις, Ηλίας Ιωάννου: Τρομπέτα,
Όμηρος Μιλτιάδους: Τύμπανα
Ermis Michail – Electric World
Combining traditional melodies from the heritage of Cyprus and the neighbouring areas with elements of western harmony and modern textures of our time, the music of Ermis Michail brings out a fresh and unique approach on some of the most familiar Mediterranean themes. Electric World brings together some of the most active musicians of the island with different musical backgrounds, each one bringing a unique voice into the project. Through original arrangements, each musician has the freedom, through improvisation and interaction, to add their own viewpoint of the music performed, thus making each concert an unrepeatable experience, while also respecting the tradition with a forward-looking view.
Electric World features 7 musicians from Cyprus presenting new material by Ermis Michail. This electro-acoustic ensemble, which includes vocals, two saxophones, trumpet, electric guitar, electric bass and drums, delivers a programme of original compositions, as well as arrangements of folk music from Cyprus, Greece and other neighbouring countries. Having their background in jazz, they experiment with different sonic flavours, blending the elements of modern western music and world music. The group approaches the pieces as a platform of improvisation combining effect units with acoustic and electric instruments, creating an ambient but energetic vibe with biting hooks and powerful atmospherics.
Ermis Michail: Electric Guitar / Compositions
Vasiliki Anastasiou: Vocals
Charis Ioannou: Saxophone
Marios Charalambous: Saxophone
Elias Ioannou: Trumpet
Andreas Rodosthenous: Electric Bass
Omiros Miltiadous: Drums
Macumba
Consisting of 4 brass instrumentalists (conga player, drummer, pianist and electric bass player) Macumba will present an explosive repertoire of their latest original compositions inspired by Latin, jazz and world music. Their style is mostly a fusion of traditional Cuban, Brazilian and Spanish music under the modern Jazz umbrella based on the cultural background of each band member. Approaching the Latin music genre in a diversified way, their music is also a fusion of Brazilian funk, samba, rhumba, guaguancó and afro-cuban music. The band stands out for its intense stage presence and the direct and vibrant way in which they communicate with the audience. Specifically, in addition to the live concerts they deliver, which are full of rhythm, freshness and improvisation, Macumba aims at involving the audience in the music during their performance. “Listeners are not only spectators: they take part in the performance, acquiring a central role in the whole music experience”.
Rodos Panayiotou: Drums / Percussions
Rodrigo Caceres: Electric Bass
Giorgos Morfitis: Keys
Elias Ioannou: Trumpet
Giorgos Koulas: Percussions
Antreas Theocharous: Trombone
Giannis Koudounas: Trumpet
Christos Zenios: Saxophone
Macumba was formed in March 2017 in Limassol, Cyprus. Its members are trumpeter Elias Ioannou, pianist Morfitis Giorgos, drummer Rodosthenis Panayiotou and bass player Rodrigo Caceres. The band has also recruited four well-reputed artists of the Cypriot music scene, who participate in this project: Giorgos Koulas, Antreas Theocharous, Giannis Koudounas and Christos Zenios. Macumba has performed at festivals in Europe and Cyprus such as: UNESCO’s Gardens of Sound Music Festival in Poland, ATJF Athens Technopolis Jazz Festival, Windcraft Festival in Cyprus, Aglajazz Festival, Rialto Jazz & World Music Showcase in Cyprus and others. This year, the band presents its new work and is currently in the process of recording its second album. The band has collaborated with prominent personalities of the European Jazz and World music scene, such as with Nils Fischer (German percussionist and head of the World Music Department of Codarts, Rotterdam Conservatory) and Alberto Caisedo (Colombian singer/producer) in festival concerts, as well as in the making of Macumba’s first album in 2019 titled Como Jugando. Personal development, artistic creation and passion for exploring the musical culture of other countries are some of their common objectives and characteristics.
Day 2 - 27/11/2021 - 19:30
Trio Rondine
Trio Rondine is a new band that was formed only this year. Amidst the pandemic and its severe limitations for artistic expression, three established musicians joined forces to paint the musical landscapes of the Mediterranean region. Like swallow birds, Trio Rondine explores the corners of the world, starting from Greece and flying off to the distant shores of the Mediterranean Sea. Each stop is a song from a different tradition these migratory birds visit and, as their long journey continues, tradition meets contemporary songwriting and music for film, leading them back to their homeland with a selection of songs that they whisper to their little ones. Trio Rondine's repertoire includes traditional and modern songs from Greece, Cyprus, Italy, Corsica, Syria, Lebanon, Turkey, Croatia, France, Spain, Morocco, Libya and Egypt, along with well-known soundtracks from classic films. Their voices are accompanied by a mandolin, a guitar and an accordion.
Pavlina Konstantopoulou: Guitar / Voice
Andreas Papapetrou: Accordion / Piano / Voice
Maria Zannetou: Mandolin
Odysseas Toumazou Trio
Odysseas Toumazou Trio will present music from their album titled ENSTICTO. “Ensticto” is the Greek word for instinct, an innate ability to respond to the given moment. It is an inner voice that serves as a guide to what comes naturally and what belongs to each of us individually. To be instinctive musically is to truly listen to what is going on around you and to be able to adapt to each situation respectively. Although these compositions are written, they are never played the same twice, which is itself the essence of acting upon instinct. To be able to express oneself musically according to what one feels in that particular moment. These compositions represent the process of finding what belongs to me personally, of following my instinct.
Odysseas Toumazou Trio is a project created by Cyprus-based guitarist and composer, Odysseas Toumazou. He recently completed the recording of his first studio album titled Ensticto. His work has been described as “truly authentic and strong, with a personal sound within the guitar-trio-genre.” His influences are wide, and include jazz, classical and traditional music creating a unique sound that caters to a variety of audiences. Improvisation is a key element in Odysseas' music, allowing for an immersive experience between the audience and the band during the performances, that can be described as accessible and experimental at the same time.
Odysseas Toumazou: Guitar
George Koulas: Drums
Andreas Rodosthenous: Electric Bass
Alexis Kasinos Quartet Featuring Marios Charalambous
The quartet will present new original compositions that were written after the release of the band's first album. This new material is going to be recorded for a next album. Marios Charalambous will appear as a guest musician with Alexis Kasinos Quartet.
Alexis Kasinos Quartet consists of young musicians whose common target is creativity and the expression of their personal musical identity through the compositions of the band. The pieces are written by the band leader Alexis Kasinos, and primarily draw inspiration from the modern jazz genre. The first album of the band titled Right Place, Right Time was released in 2019 and, since then, the Quartet has performed in festivals and venues all over Cyprus.
Alexis Kasinos: Guitar
Andreas Panteli: Piano
Cahit Kutrafali: Electric Bass
Stelios Xydias: Drums
Guest musician - Marios Charalambous: Tenor Saxophon
Eleonora Roussou – Hará
The music of “Hará” is inspired by world music: latin, jazz, pop, classical, Eastern Mediterranean, flamenco, soul. It conveys various emotional experiences that are the product of human relationships.
Hará (joy) is here to remind us of the carelessness and simplicity in which music manages to transfer us from one feeling to another. The band members are musicians with diverse backgrounds and influences, although their studies in jazz music in the Netherlands constitute their common ground, as well as their love for fusion. The compositions of Eleonora Roussou are the immediate product of her experiences. They primarily explore the shape and unpredictability of emotions, drawing influences from a large palette of music genres, and focusing on the element of improvisation.
Eleonora Roussou: Flute / Vox / Piano
Elias Ioannou: Trumpet
Giannis Koutis: Oud / Mandolin / Guitar
Christos Yerolatsitis: Piano / Melodica
Odysseas Toumazou: Guitar
Andreas Rodosthenous: Bass
Stelios Xydias: Drums