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New Release: "Ston Kipo ton Oneiron" (In the Garden of Dreams)
On March 20th, 2026, coinciding with the Vernal Equinox, we welcome spring with a brand new song: "Ston Kipo ton Oneiron".
The track is a romantic ballad born from a need to offer a note of optimism and love in today’s challenging world. This release marks a personal milestone, as it is one of my first works where I have composed both the music and the lyrics.
The song features the ethereal vocals of Katerina Konstantinou, accompanied by an exceptional group of musicians who bring this atmospheric soundscape to life:
- Katerina Konstantinou: Vocals
- Kaiti Pantzari: Cello
- Nektarios Stamatelos: Ney
- Stefanos Kozanis: Piano / Composition / Lyrics
Credits:
- Audio Engineering, Mixing & Mastering: Petros Petropoulos (Studio Polyphoniki)
- Cover Photography: Yiannis Pavlidis
The official music video is available on YouTube, and the track can be found on all major streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, YouTube Music).
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.
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.
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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.
🎧 Spotify
📺 YouTube
🍎🎵 Apple Music
Enjoy listening — and have a beautiful rest of the summer! 🌿
🎶 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. 🌿
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.
"Asterismyth" album just released on major music platforms
I am thrilled to announce the release of my latest project, Asterismyth — a concept album just released on October 25th. The music blends elements of jazz, classical, and Greek traditional music, crafting a sound that is both sophisticated and dreamlike, enriched by poetry and songs. The recording features a talented ensemble of Athens-based musicians, including Katerina Konstantinou on vocals and lyrics, Dimitris Margaritis on violin and poetry, Stefanos Kozanis on piano and composition, Kostas Patsiotis on double bass, and Nikos Sidirokastritis on drums.
Listen the album through streaming on Spotify, Apple Music, or YouTube Music, or in any of the available platform. The album is also expected to be released in physical form (CD) at the end of November, supported by the record label Jazz Breeze Records.
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Dedications / Stefanos Kozanis & Jykä Ahola – Jazz album, released on November 30th, 2023 on all major music platforms
Jykä Ahola (trumet, Finland) and Stefanos Kozanis (piano, Greece) met in Athens, Greece in November 2023 and decided to record a few of Stefanos's original compositions. This new album contains some of Stefanos’s dedications to his friends. All of the tracks are trumpet and piano duet, except for “A Piece for Dreamers" and "A Summer to Forget" which are solo piano.
Musicoma – jazz soundtrack for comic novel written by Maria - Olympia (Mondaki) Dakogianni
This is the musical soundtrack for the "Musicoma” comic book by Olympia (Mondaki) Dakogianni: A love story that was born in a metaphysical context, to grow between the jazz improvisations of the New York scene of the 50’s. Musicoma (comic) features original music tracks, created exclusively for the comic book! Among the eight original songs of the album, six were composed by Stefanos Kozanis. Released June 13, 2021. More information on facebook page.
Herkyna / Nassia Gofa & The Jazz Tales – Jazz album, released on June 10th, 2023 on all major music platforms
Jazz singer Nassia Gofa and her band "The Jazz Tales", released their new album "HERKYNA / Nassia Gofa & The Jazz Tales" on June 10, 2023. It contains a series of new compositions by Stefanos Kozanis with lyrics by Karina Rubinstein. The tracks on the album represent various jazz idioms (ballads, hard bop, modal, as well as modern jazz) and with musical notes and lyrics, narrate the great journey of Mankind "from darkness to light". Nassia Gofa · lead singer, Stefanos Kozanis · piano, original compositions (except Track 4), Kostas Patsiotis · double bass, Anastasis Gouliaris · drums, Thomas Mitrousis · guitar, Our special guest: Gilad Atzmon · tenor sax (Track 1 – Cameron's Past), Karina Rubinstein · lyrics (except Tracks 1 and 4), editorial editing & translations, Myrto Kokkalia · lyrics (Track 1 – Cameron's Past)