A Tribute To Charlie Parker By Gilad Atzmon Quartet

THEATRE OF THE NO, Athens’ first English-speaking theatre,  presents an extraordinary tribute to the legendary Charlie Parker, performed by  Gilad Atzmon Quartet. This electrifying event, takes place on Saturday 1st March at  22:30, offering an unforgettable evening of jazz that reimagines Parker’s timeless sound with a contemporary twist.

Far more than a nostalgic tribute, this performance is a celebration of Parker’s enduring legacy and the very essence of jazz itself.  Charlie “Bird” Parker, together with Dizzy Gillespie, revolutionized the sound of jazz, pioneering the Bebop movement and transforming Afro-American music into high art. His influence elevated jazz beyond the ballroom, establishing it as the classical music of America.

At the helm of this tribute is Gilad Atzmon, a world-renowned saxophonist and jazz visionary. Known for his ability to channel the energy and soul of jazz’s Golden Era, he brings a fresh and dynamic approach to Parker’s music. Atzmon’s 2008 album, "In Loving Memory of America" (ENJA Records), was both a best-seller and an award-winning tribute to Parker, widely praised by music lovers and critics alike. His fresh approach captures the virtuosity, soul, and electrifying energy that made Bird’s music both groundbreaking and deeply moving.

“Gilad Atzmon combines thrilling jazz musicianship with a maverick political intelligence.” – The Guardian

“One of the finest alto players around. Gilad pays his respects to Bird. It’s striking how similar Gilad’s sweet, open-throated sound is to Parker’s, but as you’d expect from the fiery philosopher-turned-Blockhead, this is no mere tribute album.” – BBC Music Magazine

“Maybe because he’s such a wild card himself, saxophonist Atzmon plays Charlie Parker with a perfect mix of bluster and vulnerability.” – The Independent

“Atzmon is surely the hardest-gigging man in British jazz... the music here is subtle, ambiguous, often beautiful – and features a saxophonist playing deep from the heart.” – The Times

Gilad Atzmon: tenor sax

Michalis Tsiftsis: electric guitar

Giorgos Pantazopoulos:  bass

Sera Bellos: drums

Ronnie Scotts’: https://www.youtube.com/live/ZN59YoOKwjo?si=98o1DcDQggpyKt4v

Documentary: https://youtu.be/mbg0YYH5wr0?si=bPrHRE7ux6JPYW1b

A tune: https://youtu.be/FN4-SteNhO8?si=TK2iizNEKx9iKizV

Poster Design: Sotiria Bramou

Social Media: Kallia Gerakianaki

P.R. & Communication: Eleftheria Sakareli

Date & Time:  Saturday 1st March at  22:30

Bar Available: Beer 3€, Drinks 6-8€

THEATRE OF THE NO: Konstantinou Palaiologou 3, Athens Ι +30 6946851001

(opposite the Athens City Hall)

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