«Stouraitis Smarnakis Trio»
SATURDAY 15/02 at 22.30
ticket 10€
Theatre of the No, Athens’ first English speaking theatre, proudly presents «Stouraitis Smarnakis Trio» in a captivating live performance on Saturday, February 15th at 22:30.
This dynamic jazz organ trio, delivers an electrifying sound inspired by legends like Wes Montgomery, Jimmy Smith, Grant Green, and Larry Young. Blending classic jazz with contemporary creativity, they promise an unforgettable experience for jazz enthusiasts and music lovers alike.
Led by renowned guitarist Konstantinos Stouraitis, the trio is celebrated for its original compositions, culminating in their 2024 debut album, «Red Room». Their music masterfully fuses traditional jazz with innovative harmonies and rhythms, offering a fresh, immersive listening experience.
Short Bio: Konstantinos Stouraitis was born in Rhodes, Greece and started playing the guitar at a young age. He started his professional career with George Kontrafouris Baby Trio in 2012, with whom he has performed extensively and recorded the album "Urban Jazz" (Puzzlemusik, 2012).
He holds a Master of Music in Jazz Studies from Queens College, The City University of New York and a Bachelor degree from the Ionian University of Corfu. He has studied with some of the most notable jazz musicians such as Peter Bernstein, Paul Bollenback, Bobby Broom, Antonio Hart etc. Konstantinos has performed or recorded with George Kontrafouris, Alkinoos Ioannidis, MC Yinka to name a few as well as international artists such as Frank Lacy, Mike Clark, David Wong, Winard Harper, Emmet Cohen and others. He has released two albums as a leader, Mr K (2020) and Red Room (2024). Konstantinos Stouraitis was awarded the Fulbright Foundation scholarship in 2016.
“This organ triο is a perfect example of the continuation of the jazz organ tradition that started in 1955 with Jimmy Smith. These three gentlemen show great respect at that tradition but also have a personal touch and a fresh sound.” George Kontrafouris
Konstantinos Stouraitis - guitar
Panagiotis Smarnakis - Hammond organ
Panagiotis Themas - drums
listen Red Room album: https://open.spotify.com/album/0mfeQrYPXbUYm9YzAcfiuo?si=e98fn_ydRRu9BqLjqyydhw&context=spotify%3Aalbum%3A0mfeQrYPXbUYm9YzAcfiuo&nd=1&dlsi=735b177dc869431c