Jazz Articles Interviews about Greek Musicians
13 May 2011
Nils Berg Cinemascope
The Swedish saxophone player Nils Berg is back in Greece again with his trio Nils Berg Cinemascope το participate in the 11th European Jazz Festival at Technopolis where they will perform on Saturday, May 28.
Talk about a bass blowout. I had the chance to catch a rehearsal and both nights of Anthony Jackson’s U.S. solo debut on April 14th & 17th, at 55 Bar in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village. The shows marked the first U.S. visit for Jackson’s collaborator, Greek bassist/composer Yiorgos Fakanas, as the pair were promoting their recent CD, Interspirit.
26 April 2011
Ralph Peterson
"In addition to total musicianship, a drummer must have good time, big ears, imagination, and humility (to the music). Technique and a healthy, positive attitude are also invaluable.” Ralph Peterson
13 April 2011
Olivier Temime Interview
Olivier Temime, is the new star of French jazz. The ten-year collaboration with saxophonist J. Griffin and other great jazzmen, such as Wynton Marsalis and Michel Grailler were decisive for his carreer. He came for the first time in Athens last winter for one night concert at the French institute with JP Gallis, Michel Zenino and George Kontrafouris.He came back in April for a tour in Crete and Lesvos with G. Kontrafouris, Yotis Samaras and Vassilis Podaras. Jazzonline met him for a quick interview.
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