Barakos Orchestra At Theatre Of The No

 

THEATRE OF THE NO, Athens' premier English-speaking theater, is proud to present the Barakos Orchestra in a special musical performance dedicated to the legendary Giorgos Barakos.

 On Saturday 3nd May at 22:30, this twelve-member ensemble will showcase original compositions in a celebration of Barakos' monumental contribution to the Greek jazz scene.

In the spring of 2024, twelve friends and colleagues, bound by their mutual love for music and deep respect for Giorgos Barakos, came together with a shared goal: to honor the man who revolutionized Greek jazz. Barakos opened the first jazz club in Greece, nestled in the heart of the historic Anafiotika neighborhood in Plaka, beneath the Acropolis rock, and near the Agios Nikolaos Ragkavas church. His legacy, defined by his dedication to the art and culture of jazz, continues to resonate today.

The Barakos Orchestra is not a group designed to simply impress, but one that embodies the true spirit of music as an act of participation, collective memory, and shared expression. This performance serves as a heartfelt tribute to the visionary who helped shape the landscape of Greek jazz and jazz culture in general.

Harris Lambrakis: Ney

Leonidas Sarantopoulos: Flute & Tenor Saxophone

Giannis Papanastasiou & Nicky Kokkoli: Alto Saxophones

Gilad Atzmon: Clarinet & Tenor Saxophone

Yiannis Kassetas: Baritone Saxophone

Jacques Marugg: Vibraphone

Kostas Yaxoglou: Piano

Vyronas  Dolas: Electric Guitar

Xrysostomos  Boukalis:  Double Bass

Nikos Sidirokastritis & Simos Riniotis: Drums

Giorgos Karyotis: Sound