Day 2 - 07/12/2024 - 19:00
Michalis Kouloumis Quartet
Renowned Cypriot violinist and composer presents his latest project Michalis Kouloumis Quartet. Through this ensemble, artist Michalis Kouloumis presents his original instrumental compositions and songs, as well as finely arranged traditional melodies of the earth, water and air, performed with his unique and characteristic musical language. Michalis will share the stage with three exquisite musicians from Greece and Cyprus with whom he has extensively worked in recent years.
Aygerini Gatsi: Piano, ney, voice
Kyriakos Markoullis: Lute, lavta, pithkiavlin, voice
Thodoris Ziarkas: Double bass, lyra
Michalis Kouloumis: Violin, voice, compositions
Ioanna Troullidou
Ioanna Troullidou is joined by two exceptional and promising musicians, each marking their own distinct journey in the new jazz music scene. Along with Christos Gerolatsitis on piano and Kyriakos Kesta on double bass, they represent three different generations of the jazz music scene in Cyprus. Although the trio is considered to be newly formed, the three members have already collaborated in various concerts across Cyprus.
Drawing inspiration from jazz music and its style, Ioanna Troullidou will present and perform her original compositions (lyrics and music), such as Love Conquers All, Free from Expectation, and, for the first time, Belong. Through her music and lyrics, personal thoughts, questions, feelings, and emotions are being reflected, at times conveying a sense of personal revolution, thus communicating her own perspective as she engages with the genre.
Ioanna Troullidou: Vocals, compositions
Christos Yerolatsitis: Piano
Kyriakos Kesta: Double bass
@IoannaTroullidou Jazz Page
Ermis Michail Quartet
The Ermis Michail Quartet is a dynamic modern jazz quartet centered around the fresh original compositions of Ermis Michail, which are brought to life through the intuitive sounds of electric guitar, electric bass, keyboard, and drums.
The quartet brings together some of the key figures in the local music scene; a musical synergy that has been cultivated over years of collaboration, both locally and internationally.
Ermis Michail: Electric guitar
Andreas Panteli: Piano
Andreas Rodosthenous: Bass
Andreas Stefanou: Drums
@ermismichail
The Kicker Band
The Kicker Band, a jazz group based in Cyprus, originally formed as a trio of guitar, double bass, and drums, skillfully blending jazz with modern musical elements. The band often collaborates with other musicians, expanding their sound. For this performance, they are joined by a tenor saxophone and Hammond organ, creating a dynamic ensemble. This setup allows for a powerful, melodic sound that embraces freedom and improvisation.
Drawing inspiration from 80s and 90s jazz-rock, the band presents original compositions that serve as a foundation for exploration and interaction. Each piece becomes a canvas where the musicians reinterpret and push the boundaries of the material through improvisation, ensuring every performance is fresh, dynamic, and unique.
Their music incorporates diverse influences, from the grooves of funk and Brazilian styles to the edge of rock and the intricacies of fusion, all firmly rooted in jazz. The result is a collective sound that blends technical brilliance with emotional depth. The Kicker Band aims to take audiences on a musical journey, showcasing their evolving creativity and vibrant energy in every performance.
Antreas Yerolatsitis: Guitar
Kyriakos Kesta: Double bass
Omiros Miltiadous: Drums
Charis Ioannou: Tenor saxophone
Christos Yerolatsitis: Hammond organ
@thekickerband