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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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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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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.
“Asterismyth” – Music for Constellations and Myths, Thursday, June 12th, 21:00 | National Observatory of Athens
On Thursday, June 12th, at the historic site of the National Observatory of Athens in Thissio, a unique evening of music, poetry, constellations, and mythical heroes from ancient Greek mythology will take place.
The music ensemble “Asterismyth”, performing original compositions by pianist and composer Stefanos Kozanis, will present the twelve works from the album “Asterismyth – Music About the Constellations and Mythical Figures”. Each piece tells the story of a constellation and the mythical character associated with it: Perseus meets Pegasus, Andromeda, and Cassiopeia, while eight more constellations await to be discovered through melodies, narratives, and song.
The group’s music blends elements of jazz, classical, and Greek traditional music, creating a sophisticated yet dreamlike soundscape enriched with poetry and narration.
Featuring:
- Katerina Konstantinou – vocals, lyrics, recitation
- Dimitris Margaritis – violin, poetry
- Stefanos Kozanis – piano, composition
- Kostas Patsiotis – double bass
- Nikos Sidirokastritis – drums
📍 National Observatory of Athens – Thissio Visitor Center
Hill of the Nymphs, Athens 118 10
🗓 Thursday, June 12th, 2025
🕘 Start time: 21:00
🎟 Tickets: €10
Ticket presale:
At the Thissio Visitor Center
Mon–Fri: 10:00–14:00
Wed–Fri & Sat: 20:30–22:00
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/
Asterismyth launch gig was held in a full house venue!
The debut album presentation of Asterismyth took place on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at the prestigious Athens Concert Hall, with the generous support of Jazz Breeze Records. It was a memorable evening filled with warmth and music, as the band performed tracks from the album to an enthusiastic, sold-out audience, officially marking the beginning of their musical journey.
Visit https://asterismyth.com/ to stream the album, purchase physical copies, and stay updated on upcoming live performances.
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Asterismyth launch gig – Thursday, December 12 – Athens Concert Hall
The musical ensemble “ASTERISMYTH” presents the concept album Asterismyth, inspired by constellations and myths, on Thursday, December 12, at 9:00 PM, at the Athens Concert Hall. The album, blending jazz, classical music, and Greek tradition, features twelve unique tracks. Renowned artists from the Athenian music scene participate in the recording, offering a one-of-a-kind evening of music and storytelling.
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.
tickets: https://www.ticketservices.gr/event/asterismyth/
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Katerina Konstantinou – Cassiopeia | Asterismyth
Katerina Konstantinou with "Asterismyth" band, are performing the music about the constellation and the myth of Cassiopeia, a composition by Stefanos Kozanis and lyrics by Katerina Konstantinou. Recorded live at Artracks recording studios.
The constellation of Cassiopeia is among the 12 compositions featured in the concept album "Asterismyth", about twelve constellations and ancient Greek myths. Music composition and production by Stefanos Kozanis. Album released by Jazz Breeze Records.You may also listen to "Cassiopeia" on Spotify.
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Stefanos Kozanis – Orion | Asterismyth
Stefanos Kozanis with "Asterismyth" band, are performing the music about the constellation and the myth of Orion, a composition by Stefanos Kozanis and poetry by Dimitris Margaris, recited by Katerina Konstantinou. Recorded live at Artracks recording studios.
The constellation of Orion is among the 12 compositions featured in the concept album "Asterismyth", about twelve constellations and ancient Greek myths. Music composition and production by Stefanos Kozanis. Album released by Jazz Breeze Records.You may also listen to "Orion" on Spotify.
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"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.
"Asterismyth" album is about to be released on October 25th, on all major platforms!
I am thrilled to officially announce the release of my latest project, Asterismyth — a concept album to be released on October 25th. This album is a fusion of my deep love for both music and mythology, featuring twelve original compositions inspired by the constellations and their legendary figures from ancient Greek mythology. Each track unfolds a unique story, inviting listeners to journey into the mythic realm of the stars.
In the lead-up to release day, you can "Pre-Save" the album to ensure it’s automatically added to your library once it goes live on platforms like Spotify. Simply follow this link to Pre-Save.
Thank you for your time and support. Warm regards, Stefanos Kozanis
"Asterismyth's" live presentation was held at Jazzét Café - Music Hall, September 28th, 2024
Saturday September 28th, 2024. A cosy musical evening took place at "Jazzét Café - Music Hall", the beautiful venue hosted Asterismyth's live presentation in a special event. The band members K. Konstantinou, D. Maragaritis, S. Kozanis, K. Patsiotis and N. Sidirokastritis, performed twelve new musical compositions inspired by the Star Constellations and Greek Mythical Figures. Orion, Gemini, Leo, Perseus, Hercules, were among them. New live concerts will be announced soon.
"Asterismyth" funding campaign completed successfuly - Thank you all!
Dear Friends, Thanks to your overwhelming love and support, we are thrilled to announce that the campaign for our album, “Asterismyth”, has reached its funding goal! Your generosity has made it possible for us to produce CDs, sheet music, and other exclusive items that will help bring our music to life and share it with the world. We are incredibly grateful and will be thanking each of you personally.
As a first step, we’ll reach out during the digital release of the album in about a month, ensuring you receive your digital copy as promised. By mid-November, we expect to have the CDs and other materials ready, and we will contact you again with details about their distribution. We’re also excited to invite you to our upcoming concert, where we’ll be performing music from the album for the first time! Join us on Saturday, September 28th, at Jazzét Hall for this special event (details linked at the end). More announcements regarding the official album launch event will be shared later this Fall. Thank you once again for believing in our music and being a part of this journey!
Warm regards, ASTERISMYTH
September 28th, 2024 – Asterismyth project live gig @ Jazzét Music Hall
Asterismyth, music about the constellations and mythical figures – just one month before the release of the album, the first live presentation of the project for the season 2024-25 will take place at “Jazzét Music Hall”, Saturday, September 28th, at 21:30. Asterismyth is a musical project, a suite consisting of 12 original pieces, with elements from jazz, classical and Greek traditional music. It is inspired by Constellations (Asterisms, in Greek) and mythical figures which they represent. Music by Stefanos Kozanis. Among the twelve compositions, three are songs with lyrics by Katerina Konstantinou and οne by Dimitris Margaritis. The band: Katerina Konstantinou · vocals, Dimitris Margaritis · violin, Stefanos Kozanis · piano, Kostas Patsiotis · double bass, Nikos Sidirokastritis · drums. More info: jazzeventslive.gr
Kickstarter campaign! Kindly support the upcoming release of our "Asterismyth" album!!
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our support campaign on Kickstarter to fund the release of our upcoming album, "Asterismyth - Music about the Constellations and Mythical Figures." This is an exciting opportunity for you to pre-purchase the album and be among the first to experience our latest work.
Through the campaign, you can secure a CD copy at the regular price of €10, or opt for the digital album at an exclusive campaign price of just €1. This special offer is available only while the campaign is live. Every contribution, no matter the amount, brings us closer to our goal, and we sincerely thank you in advance for your generosity.
The campaign will run until Friday, September 20th. It’s important to note that we must reach our full funding goal for the campaign to be successful; only then will we receive the necessary funds to produce the CDs and cover essential costs, such as graphic design and other expenses.
Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to having you among the first to hold our CDs in your hands and hope to see you at our upcoming concerts!
Warm regards,
Stefanos Kozanis