JAZZOLOGIA (CYPRUS BIG BAND) CONCERT
Where: MARKIDEIO THEATRE PAPHOS
When: CANCELLED
Tickets: €15
Language: English
About the event:
Please be informed that due to Government new measures, the event «JAZZOLOGIA (CYPRUS BIG BAND) CONCERT» is cancelled. Refunds will be issued automatically to all ticket holders for the face value of the tickets to the credit card used for the purchase within 10 business days and no further actions are required by the ticket holders.
The band retraces the history of jazz in the 20th century, featuring classic pieces from the 30s and onwards,Swing, Latin, Funk with the participation of renowned jazz singer Yiorgos Kalopedis.
Doors Open: 19:00 | Concert starts: 20:00
More about the event:
The band retraces the history of jazz in the 20th century, featuring classic pieces from the 30s and onwards,Swing, Latin, Funk with the participation of renowned jazz singer Yiorgos Kalopedis.
You will also hear adaptations of traditional Cypriot songs, arranged by Cypriot composer Aris Antoniades composed specifically for Jazzologia.
The Jazzologia Cyprus Big Band was created in October 2016 by renowned saxophonist George Krasidis and is a collective, voluntary effort of 19 great musicians with a common characteristic of their love of jazz and traditional big band music.
The repertoire of the Jazzologia Cyprus Big Band consists of historical compositions and orchestrations by the pioneers of Big Band Music including Duke Ellington, Frank Sinatra, Count Basie, Glenn Miller, Buddy Rich, Herbie Hanckok, Michael Buble and many other greats but also more contemporary works written for orchestras of this particular type.
Some well known titles we will be performing include Cheek to Cheek, I've got you under my skin, Fly me to the moon, In the mood, and Fever plus many more.
The Jazzologia Cyprus Big Band has been known for its presence in a number of Festivals and Performances in Cyprus, such as the Cultural Capital of Paphos 2017 Jazz Encounters, the Old Port Jazz Festival 2017, the Jazzologia at Pattichio Theater 2018, Faneromeni 2019, the November 2019 Cyprus Tour, Kypria International Festival 2020, the Summer Concerts inTechnopolis 20, Paphos and many more.
Giorgos Krasidis/tenor sax - band director
AchilleasTomasidis / alto sax
Simos Tziakouris / alto sax
MariosPapares / tenor sax
ArisKyriakides / baritone sax
Elias Ioannou / trumpet
Michalis Michael / trumpet
FedonasDimitriou / trumpet
Christos Loizides / trumpet
Burkhard Fischer / trombone
KleanthisDemetriou / trombone
Byron Athinodorou / Trombone
George Issa / guitar
Nikolas Genethliou / piano
IoannisKarseras / Bass
Andreas Combos / drums
George Kalopedis / Vocals
Directions: The Theatre is located in the centre of Paphos at 27 Andrea Geroudi, Paphos 8010, Cyprus. (next to Bus Station currently being redeveloped). Parking is available in the large municipal car park further down or other options nearby.