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Samaras Yiotis

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Guitarist
Born in Budapest, Yiotis Samaras studied guitar and music at the Conservatory Bela Bartok.

He played with great musician in the Hungarian jazz scene (Tony Lakatos, Fusti Balogh, etc

In 1981 he came to Greece, where he worked as a professional musician with the most important names of the Greek music scene, participating in recordings and concerts. Then he met George Trantalidis and he became a permanent member of his band and appeared with him in many clubs and festivals, playing with renowned Greek and foreign musicians.

In 1992 appear the well-known jazz band PAGE ONE who writes his own story in the Greek jazz scene, with appearances in clubs Diva for two consecutive years and two albums (Page One, Beyond the blue). For four years he was a member of the group.

He is currently teaching at the Centre for Music Studies Philippos Nakas.

“I met Yiotis Samaras, an old friend of George (Kontrafouris). Yiotis is a great musician. What a pleasure to play with these two fellows, always ready to respond and take you further in your solo ! “ Olivier Temime

“Having played with great musicians in and outside the Greek borders and having taught hundreds of guitar players that currently have a career in Greece and abroad, Yiotis Samaras is One of the best jazz guitar player of the Greek jazz scene”

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