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Aeschylus’ “Persae” – Performances – The Music Is Released
Aeschylus’ “Persae” – Performances – The Music Is Released
On December 29, 2025, the premiere of Aeschylus’ “Persae” took place, directed and performed by Phaedon Kastris. The performances run every Monday and Tuesday until February 3, 2026, at the Fournos Theatre. The music of the production was released on January 1, 2026 and is available on YouTube, Bandcamp as well as on all major digital music platforms.
The music was created as an organic and dramaturgical element of the performance, engaging in dialogue with the poetic text and the stage action, while at the same time standing as an autonomous listening work. The compositional material moves within the field of contemporary jazz, enriched with strong elements of Greek and Eastern tradition, and is based on the combination of ney and jazz piano trio, following a ritualistic, almost “liturgical” trajectory that reflects the sufferings of the Persians.
The musicians featured are Stefanos Kozanis (piano, composition), Nektarios Stamatelos (ney), Chrysostomos Boukalis (double bass), and Nikos Sidirokastritis (drums). Recording, mixing, and mastering were carried out by George Priniotakis at Artracks Recording Studios, while both the performance poster and the release artwork were designed by Viktor Melistas. The release was made with the support of Jazz Breeze Records.
Asterismyth – Music About the Constellations and Mythical Figures at Half Note Jazz Club
On Wednesday, November 26 2025, Asterismyth performed at the historic Half Note Jazz Club, one of the city's most important music venues, presenting their live project to a warm and enthusiastic audience. The ensemble, performing the original compositions of Stefanos Kozanis, offered a complete musical narrative inspired by constellations and mythical figures, presenting a suite of 12 works performed in continuous flow. The performance combined the creative freedom of jazz with elements of classical music and Greek tradition, while incorporating poetry, narration, and song, delivering an artistic experience of high aesthetic quality where composition and improvisation coexisted organically.
Performers:
- Katerina Konstantinou – vocals, narration, lyrics
- Dimitris Margaritis – violin, poetry
- Stefanos Kozanis – piano, composition
- Kostas Patsiotis – double bass
- Nikos Siderokastritis – drums
A highlight of the evening was the special and friendly participation of Finnish trumpeter Jykä Ahola, who added a distinctive lyricism with his clear, bright lines and inspired improvisational solos, playing a key role in the overall atmosphere of the concert. Among other contributions, Jykä performed on the premiere of the new composition “Pisces”, with music by Stefanos Kozanis and lyrics/vocals by Katerina Konstantinou, adding a unique character to the piece.
The evening concluded in a warm and intimate atmosphere, with the audience responding enthusiastically to the work of Asterismyth. Upcoming performances of the ensemble in Greece and abroad are already being planned.
Out Now: Love's Crime
Love's Crime is a jazz ballad sung by Lieber Panos, with lyrics by Karina Ruby and music by Stefanos Kozanis. The track blends the intimacy of the Great American Songbook and Broadway tradition with a contemporary jazz sensibility, creating a timeless yet fresh sound. Its story draws subtle parallels with the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, based on an idea by Ólia Maria Dakogianni, giving the song a poetic depth that resonates beyond a love song.
Performed by an international ensemble — Stefanos Kozanis (piano), Karina Ruby (drums), Jimmy Bikos (double bass), and Jykä Ahola (trumpet) — the track captures the warmth of live jazz while offering a theatrical flair reminiscent of musicals. Lieber Panos delivers his debut performance with remarkable emotional honesty, making Love's Crime both buzzworthy and memorable as an introduction to a new voice in jazz.
Credits:
George Priniotakis – recording, mixing, mastering
Cover Photography – Yiannis Pavlidis
Love's Crime is available on YouTube and major streaming platforms.
🎶 New Song Release: “Ostria” 🎶
I’m happy to announce the release of my new song “Ostria”, with lyrics and music written by me.
The song is performed by my collaborator and dear friend Katerina Konstantinou — one of my favorite artists in the field, and someone I feel especially lucky to have interpreting my music. From the Asterismyth album to new releases like this one, her voice brings a unique depth to the work.
“Ostria” has a rhythmic, warm, summery feel. Yet the southern wind it refers to symbolizes something quite different for me — the inevitable, a not-so-positive chapter in my life that I’m working to overcome. Music helps me in this process; it becomes a way to exorcise past wounds.
In addition to the composition, I handled the programming and recording. The sound is electronic, featuring analog synthesizers. Mixing and mastering were done at Artracks Studios by Giorgos Priniotakis, and the cover photo was taken by Yiannis Pavlidis.
The track is available as of July 23, 2025, on YouTube and all major digital platforms.
🎧 Spotify
📺 YouTube
🍎🎵 Apple Music
Enjoy listening — and have a beautiful rest of the summer! 🌿
Radio Feature on "Asterismyth" on ERT
On July 19th, 2025, Stefanos Kozanis and Dimitris Margaritis were guests of Pantazis Tsaras on the radio show "Dancing to the Rhythm of Swing", broadcast on the First Programme of Hellenic Radio – ERT. During the show, they discussed the album "Asterismyth – Music About the Constellations and Mythical Figures", with selected tracks aired live.
The episode is available on ERT’s On Demand platform at the following link:
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🎶 New Release: “Aftermath” 🎶
I’m happy to announce the release of the song “Aftermath”, composed by Karina Ruby and myself, with lyrics by Karina.
This is a new acoustic version, beautifully interpreted by
In this version, I perform on piano, blending jazz improvisation with influences from classical tradition — a personal musical language I deeply cherish. The track was recorded at Artracks Studios by Giorgos Priniotakis, and the cover photo was taken by Yannis Pavlidis.
“Aftermath” was first released in 2021 as part of the soundtrack for the graphic novel "Musicoma" by Maria-Olia Dakogianni — a story about the life of an aging jazz diva who shows how an "old" music like jazz can still speak to younger generations, and how music connects and transforms lives.
This song speaks of how music connects souls, heals wounds, and preserves the sacred echoes of what we’ve lived. As the lyrics say:
“Our music will be alive after ashes and ember.
Eternally I am yours — we will always remember
the lyrics we shared, our feelings unpaired,
the times that we spent in healing.”
“Aftermath” is available as of today, Friday, June 20, 2025, on YouTube and all major streaming platforms.
🎧 Spotify
📺 YouTube
🍎🎵 Apple Music
I hope it resonates with you, as deeply as it did with us. 🌿
What the Press is Saying About “Asterismyth”
It has been three months since the official release of “Asterismyth – Music About the Constellations and Mythical Figures.” As we prepare for the next phase of presentations, set to begin in late spring 2025, we are actively engaging with the press to share our work with a wider audience. The album has already garnered positive reviews, and we eagerly anticipate more to come:
📰 “It’s been years since I last heard a pure jazz work that truly captures the chemistry of its musicians—an album with a distinctive concept and character.” — Antonis Boskoitis, Documento
📰 “A unique and refreshing album from Asterismyth and Stefanos Kozanis, paying tribute to the Greek jazz scene and pushing its boundaries even further.” — Fontas Troussas, Diskoryheion
📰 “I think this album deserves all of the acclaim that it gets. There are no real flaws within this album, as each song take you on a wonderful journey that will keep you enthralled and excited to travel through the cosmos.” — Grace Bradford, Music Review World
You can explore all the published articles and reviews about our album, along with new ones that are continuously being added, at: https://asterismyth.com/press/