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Nassia Gofa & The Jazz Tales – From Herkyna And Beyond ft. Max Hacker Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 21:30 | Half Note Jazz Club
Following performances in Seville, Spain, appearances at festivals across Greece, and a long-standing and consistent presence in the field of vocal jazz, with numerous collaborations with leading musicians of the scene, Nassia Gofa returns to the stage of the Half Note Jazz Club on Wednesday, March 18.
Together with The Jazz Tales, she presents music from the album “Herkyna – Nassia Gofa & The Jazz Tales – From Darkness to Light” (compositions by Stefanos Kozanis, music, and lyrics by Karina Ruby), along with new, previously unreleased compositions and selected pieces from the wider jazz repertoire. Expanding the material and the form of the program “beyond Herkyna,” the performance unfolds through new improvisational and compositional directions.
The special guest of the evening will be Berlin-based saxophonist Max Hacker. Max Hacker lived and studied jazz in New York City during the 1990s, before returning to his hometown, where he has since become an active member of the contemporary European jazz scene. He has released three albums as a leader on In&Out Records, all of which have received highly positive critical acclaim, while his music is distinguished by a strong personal identity and a deep connection to the jazz tradition.
Nassia Gofa was born and raised in Athens. She studied at the Department of Geology of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, specializing in Paleontology; however, she was soon drawn to her enduring passion for music. In 2000, she began her studies at the jazz department of the Athenaeum Conservatory “Maria Callas,” under the guidance of Sylvio Syrró and Sofia Noiti, from which she graduated with a diploma in jazz singing. At the same time, she attended seminars and workshops with important figures of the jazz world, such as Miles Griffith, Cameron Brown, and Sheila Jordan, and has also been trained in the Voicecraft vocal technique. Significant milestones in her artistic journey include her performance in 2016 at the Neimenster concert venue in Luxembourg, as well as her participation in the role of Jocasta in the contemporary opera “Oedipus – Sex with mum was blinding” by Elli Papakonstantinou, with music by Tilemachos Moussas, presented at BAM Fisher in Brooklyn, New York. The continuation of the work was presented in March 2021 under the title “Hotel AntiOedipus.”
Line-up
- Nassia Gofa – vocals
- Max Hacker – saxophone (special guest)
- Thomas Mitroussis – guitar
- Stefanos Kozanis – piano, original compositions
- Kostas Patsiotis – double bass
- Anastasios Gouliaris – drums
Info
NASSIA GOFA & THE JAZZ TALES – From Herkyna And Beyond
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Start time: 21:30
Half Note Jazz Club
17 Trivonianou St., Mets
Tel. +30 210 9213310
Tickets: more.com, prices: from €12
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.
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/