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Launching the New Artistic Season 2025–26
Dear friends,
I wish you all a creative and fulfilling 2025–26 season, with plenty of health and music! Here are some of the upcoming projects, with more details to follow in future newsletters:
- Wednesday, November 26 – The first presentation of the Asterismyth project for the new artistic season at the Half Note Jazz Club, on my birthday! I warmly invite you to join me in celebrating with music inspired by constellations and myths.
- Friday, October 3 – Our debut concert as a duo with Katerina Konstantinou (vocals) and myself on piano, at Concerto Café Artistic.
- December 29 – Premiere of the theatre production The Persians at Fournos Theatre, featuring the distinguished Phaedon Kastris in adaptation, direction, and performance. I have composed and will perform the original music for the play—an honor, a joy, and a challenging creative journey!
- Tuesday, November 18 & Saturday, November 22 – Guest appearances with my dear friend, the highly talented Finnish trumpeter Jykä Ahola, in two jazz performances in Athens.
- Thursday, September 25 – Release of the song Love’s Crime, performed by Panos Gerakakis (Lieber Panos). Lyrics by Karina Ruby, music by myself. More releases currently in production will be announced soon!
I look forward to seeing you again soon—at concerts and beyond!
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🎶 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.
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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.
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I hope it resonates with you, as deeply as it did with us. 🌿
Asterismyth – Music for Constellations and Myths, Thursday, June 12, 2025 | National Observatory of Athens
On Thursday, June 12, a truly enchanting evening unfolded at the National Observatory of Athens, on the historic Hill of the Nymphs. The event "Asterismyth – Music for Constellations and Myths" took place in front of the Observatory’s iconic building, in a packed open-air venue where music, poetry, mythology, and stars came together under the night sky.
The ensemble Asterismyth, performing original compositions by Stefanos Kozanis, presented 12 musical pieces inspired by constellations and mythical figures from Greek mythology. As the music resonated, the actual constellations illuminated the sky above the audience and the musicians, enhancing the experience with celestial presence.
Blending elements of jazz, classical music, and Greek tradition, the performance was enriched by live poetry, narration, and song, offering a unique and immersive artistic encounter.
Performers:
Katerina Konstantinou – vocals, narration, lyrics
Dimitris Margaritis – violin, poetry
Stefanos Kozanis – piano, composition
Kostas Patsiotis – double bass
Nikos Siderokastritis – drums
The large turnout and the audience’s enthusiastic response confirmed the need for cultural events that connect music, myth, and the magic of the Athenian night sky.
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/
Spring – New EP Release by Katerina Adamopoulou & Stefanos Kozanis
On May 1st, 2025, the EP titled "Spring" was released digitally, featuring Katerina Adamopoulou on vocals and Stefanos Kozanis on piano. It includes the new song "Her Breeze", with lyrics by Katerina and music by Stefanos, which is presented in this post, as well as a cover of Attik’s song “Tis mias drahmis ta yasemia” (“The Jasmines of One Drachma”).
With this release, the two artists welcome spring with music characterized by bright tones and optimism, delivered with lyricism and freshness. The tracks have been performed live on music stages during the current artistic season and were recorded on March 26th, 2025 at Studio Sierra by George Kariotis.
The EP is available for streaming on major music platforms, notably on Spotify and YouTube.