Athens Big Band & Pinelopi Tzanetaki
Artistic director: Sami Amiris, Kollias Dimitris, Mourtzoukos Andreas, Karayiannis Kostas, Makris Kostas, Vazouras Kostas (saxophone), Kokolis Dionisis, Theodosakis Emmanouil, Katsarelis Vaggelis, Karayiannakis Yiannis (trumpet), Andreou Antonis, Zareas Giorgos, Tzamarias Aggelos, Alexandris Kostas (trombone), Haronian Giorgios (electric guitar), Amiris Sami (piano), Georgiadis Giorgos (bass/double bass), Alexandros Drakos Ktistakis (drums/percussion)
The Athens Big Band was formed in 1998 on the initiative of virtuoso pianist Yiannis Terezakis. Since then, it has had an extremely active presence in musical proceedings in Greece. Its repertoire includes classic compositions and arrangements of the pioneers of music and covers a wide range of jazz trends. It has performed in every big hall and festival in Greece. It has collaborated with leading conductors and composers, such as William Russo and Don Owens, and renowned soloists, such as B. Shew, V. DiMartino, V. Mortensen, R. Richardson, Fr. Hemke Jr., Ch. Freeman, M. Smith, N. Landgren, Yio. Fakanas, T. Paterelis, D. Vasilakis, D. Tsakas, G. Kontrafouris, Chr. Rafailidis and others. It is comprised of great soloists, known for their virtuosity on improvisation and their flexibility in presenting various jazz trends.
The Athens Big Band features the stunning voice of Pinelopi Tzanetaki, in a concert that will satisfy not only the demanding music lovers, but also the wider audience. The wide range of the singer communicates with the sound, the power and the finesse of the Big Band in a fascinating and exciting programme.
