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Monday, November 9 at 21:30, live at SPITI Art Bar. Kostas Vlachos (tbn), Stefanos Kozanis (pno), Pavlina Zina (db), and Anestis Andriotis (dr) return to Spiti Art Bar under a new name, carrying the same shared vision: creative musical interaction that harmoniously blends diverse artistic backgrounds and influences.

On November 9th, they will present a selection of jazz repertoire, exploring different styles and eras: from post-bop and European jazz to free jazz and beyond.

Photo credit: Laura Barth

Spiti Art Bar
• Eupatridon 7, Athens, Greece, 118 54
• General admission for the event: €12 contribution in support of P.O.K.E. (includes beer / wine / soft drink)
• Our place is self service, general admission for the live acts and minimum consumption are paid at the bar.
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story published on Nov. 2, 2026

On one of his regular visits to Athens, Finnish trumpeter Jykä Ahola joins Stefanos Kozanis on piano and Lieber Panos (Panos E. Gerakakis) on vocals at "Concerto Café Artistic" to pay tribute to the great Chet Baker. They will perform timeless jazz standards featured on Chet’s classic album, "Chet Baker Sings".

Concerto Café Artistic

• Address: 18 Mayer St., 104 38 Athens

• Reservations: +30 210 52 43 330

• Date & Time: Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 21:00

• Admission: €8.00

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story published on Oct. 29, 2026

NEOS Quartet comes to THEATRE OF THE NO on Friday, November 20 at 21:30, presenting a contemporary jazz program that brings together Greek and Scandinavian melodies, original compositions, and ECM-inspired aesthetics.

The quartet features Finnish trumpeter, composer and producer Jykä Ahola, pianist and composer Stefanos Kozanis, bassist Chrysostomos Boukalis, and drummer Nikos Sidirokastritis.

Their repertoire combines original compositions by Ahola and Kozanis with works by Charlie Haden, Carla Bley, Kurt Weill, Herbie Hancock, David Bowie, Radiohead, Marcus Miller, and Hermeto Pascoal.

Jykä Ahola has enjoyed a long international career and a strong connection with the Athens jazz scene, having performed more than 30 times in Athens between 2021 and 2025 with different ensembles and repertoires. He has also collaborated with Stefanos Kozanis on the album Dedications, released in 2023. The two musicians are currently preparing new material, which is expected to be released in early 2027.

An evening of contemporary jazz where melody and diverse musical traditions come together in an open and evolving sound.

Info

• Jykä Ahola – Trumpet

• Stefanos Kozanis – Piano

• Chrysostomos Boukalis – Bass

• Nikos Sidirokastritis – Drums

Date & Time: Friday, November 20 at 21:30

Tickets: €15 Online Tickets: ticketmaster.gr

THEATRE OF THE NO: Konstantinou Palaiologou 3, Athens | +30 694 685 1001

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story published on Oct. 30, 2026

Sunday, November 1, 2026. The recording for the OdeSeas album was completed at Sierra Studios with the exceptional and beloved sound engineer George Kariotis.

I performed with absolute focus and dedication the music I composed over the past period for Odysseus, 5 women, and 5 seas of the Odyssey — a work I recently presented in selected live performances. At the same time, Christina Politou recited, accompanied by music, her concluding text that seals the album. A truly beautiful, moving, and deeply creative Sunday!

First and foremost, I would like to thank George Kariotis for his dedication, high artistry, and craft, which brought about this beautiful result that we can't wait to share!

My thanks to Christina for being an integral part of this journey, as well as to Lieber Panos for his valuable support and the exceptional photos he captured for us!

We are moving full speed ahead toward the album release, barring any unforeseen circumstances, on January 15, 2027. Stay tuned!

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story published on Nov. 2, 2026

A heartfelt thank you for your moving presence at the performance of #OdeSeas — a musical ode to the seas and the archetypal female figures of the Odyssey, just a few days before entering the studio to record the album.

We are sharing a few audio-visual highlights from this musical journey between Myth and the Mediterranean.

Specifically, in one video you can watch "Aegean", which opens with Christina Politou addressing Odysseus himself. The other video features the music dedicated to an iconic figure of the Odyssey, "Circe".

Stay tuned for upcoming performances and details regarding the official album release, scheduled for January 15, 2027.

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story published on Oct. 30, 2026

Thursday, November 26 at 21:30, live at SPITI Art Bar. Jazz vocalist Nassia Gofa, alongside Stefanos Kozanis on piano and Kostas Patsiotis on double bass —the core of the ensemble Nassia Gofa & The Jazz Tales, who brought us the album Herkyna— join forces with Finnish trumpeter, composer, and bandleader Jykä Ahola.

Together, they present a special tribute to the iconic jazz vocalist Helen Merrill, performing beloved standards immortalized by her historic recordings and bringing the evocative atmosphere of that era to the stage.

Spiti Art Bar
• Eupatridon 7, Athens, Greece, 118 54
• General admission for the event: €12 contribution in support of P.O.K.E. (includes beer / wine / soft drink)
• Our place is self service, general admission for the live acts and minimum consumption are paid at the bar.
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story published on Nov. 4, 2026

Jazzèt Music Hall · Saturday, November 28, 2026, 21:30 · SHADOW & LIGHT QUARTET · MILES / FREDDIE / ROY

Jazzèt welcomes the Shadow & Light Quartet for a tribute to the legends of jazz

On Saturday, November 28, Jazzèt Music Hall presents the Shadow & Light Quartet in a musical retrospective dedicated to three legendary figures of jazz—Miles Davis, Freddie Hubbard, and Roy Hargrove—who left an indelible mark on different generations of modern jazz through their work and artistic identity.

Led by Finnish trumpeter Jykä Ahola, the Shadow & Light Quartet approaches the music of the three great creators through improvisation, creative expression, and a contemporary jazz aesthetic. Jykä Ahola, with over 40 years of international musical presence, has been a steady fixture on the Athens jazz scene since 2021. The quartet was founded by him in Athens in 2022 and has since performed extensively throughout the city.

• Jykä Ahola – trumpet

• Stefanos Kozanis – piano

• Jimmy Bikos – bass

• Evangelia Stavrou – drums

A special evening at Jazzèt Music Hall, where the timeless heritage of jazz meets modern improvisation and live musical expression.

TICKET €12 · MINIMUM CONSUMPTION €6
RESERVATIONS +30 210 5815626
Karaiskaki 99, Chaidari, 12461
www.musicenterathens.com

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story published on Nov. 4, 2026

Following its initial run, the theatrical production “Aeschylus — Persae”, directed and performed by Phaedon Kastris, returns to Fournos Theatre for a 2nd season.

Starting Wednesday, 14 October 2026 for a limited run of 8 performances (every Wednesday), the stage transforms into a crypt-chapel beside the tomb of Darius, hosting a ritualistic "liturgical sequence" of the sufferings of the Persians. Advance tickets are available through TicketServices.

The original music, composed by Stefanos Kozanis, was recorded at Artracks Recording Studios by George Priniotakis, featuring Nektarios Stamatelos (ney), Stefanos Kozanis (piano), Chrysostomos Boukalis (double bass), and Nikos Sidirokastritis (drums). The composition acts as an organic element of the ritual performance while standing as an autonomous work blending modern jazz with Greek and Eastern traditions.

The album is released via Jazz Breeze Records (artwork/poster by Viktor Melistas) and is available on YouTube, Bandcamp, as well as on all major digital music platforms.

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story published on Sept. 28, 2026