**Concert Review: Vlatos Jazz – Alexia Katsanevaki’s Enchanting Night of Jazz** On a sultry summer evening at Vlatos Jazz, a packed house basked in the glow of a stellar performance featuring the luminous vocalist Alexia Katsanevaki, backed by the twin Fender Telecasters of Apostolis Leventopoulos and Andy Meixner. The trio delivered a spellbinding set of jazz classics that left the audience buzzing under the warm night sky. Apostolis Leventopoulos and Andy Meixner, both wielding the crisp, twangy tones of their Fender Telecasters, set the stage ablaze with their interplay. Their guitars sang in perfect harmony, blending intricate improvisations with tight, soulful rhythms. The Telecasters’ bright, clean sound added a distinctive edge to the jazz standards, creating a fresh yet nostalgic backdrop that resonated beautifully in the open-air venue. At the heart of the night was Alexia Katsanevaki, whose voice was nothing short of mesmerizing. Smooth as velvet and brimming with emotion, she breathed new life into classics like “Summertime” and “My Funny Valentine.” Her phrasing was impeccable, weaving effortlessly between playful and poignant, drawing the crowd into every lyric as if sharing a secret. Alexia’s stage presence was magnetic, her warmth and grace amplifying the intimacy of the performance. The full house at Vlatos Jazz was captivated from the first note. The warm evening breeze, the clink of glasses, and the soft hum of the crowd created a perfect ambiance, with the trio’s chemistry elevating the experience to something transcendent. The audience swayed, clapped, and cheered, fully immersed in the music’s spell. The night closed with a heartfelt encore of “What a Wonderful World,” Alexia’s voice soaring over the gentle strums of the Telecasters, leaving the crowd teary-eyed and elated. The standing ovation that erupted was as warm as the Cretan night, a fitting tribute to a trio whose artistry made this Vlatos Jazz evening unforgettable.
