Blues Jazz Trio – Vlatos Jazz Summer 2025

A night of pure jazz magic

“Get ready for a night of pure jazz magic with the Blues Jazz Trio at Vlatos Jazz Summer 2025! Greece’s heavy hitters – Alexia Katsanevaki, Michael Evdemon, and Apostolis Leventopoulos – are set to light up the ancient Vlatos Jazz venue with classic tunes and timeless vibes. Expect soul-stirring melodies and an epic atmosphere that’ll transport you straight to jazz heaven!”

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Apostolis Leventopoulos is a masterful Greek guitarist renowned for his work in jazz, funk, and world music. He holds a classical guitar degree and a Bachelor’s in Jazz Performance from Berklee College of Music, where he graduated in 2001 on the Dean’s List. Leventopoulos has performed globally, from the US to Brazil, collaborating with artists like Gilad Atzmon and Logan Richardson. He’s released three albums—Songs for Acoustic Guitar, After the Spirit, and The Hidden Beauty—showcasing his lyrical, blues-tinged style. Currently, he teaches jazz guitar, theory, and history at the University of Ioannina, blending technical brilliance with soulful expression.

Michael Evdemon is a dynamic Greek bass guitarist, composer, and educator born in Athens. A self-taught talent, he refined his skills under mentors like Giotis Kiourtzoglou and George Fakanas, and through clinics with legends like Victor Wooten and Mike Stern. Evdemon’s genre-spanning style blends jazz, fusion, rock, and funk, showcased in his project Good Demons, where he composes and plays electric bass alongside drummer Vasilis Kalistristris and vibraphonist Vaggelis Paraskevaidis. He’s toured extensively across Greece, the U.S., and Europe, collaborating with artists like Alex Foster, Tony Royster Jr., and Virgil Donati. A dedicated teacher, he offers lessons through LAB Music Education and has authored The Organization of the Musical Information, a guide to mastering music theory and practice.

Alexia Katsanevaki is a talented vocalist and musician from Chania, Crete, deeply rooted in the island’s musical traditions. A member of the Vamos Ensemble, she has been performing rebetika and traditional Greek music since her university days, while also studying political lute (lafta) at the Municipal Conservatory of Patras and taking vocal lessons with Dora Petridis. Katsanevaki has collaborated with projects like Grooveyard Inc., showcasing her versatility in traditional Cypriot songs such as “To Giasemi.” Her warm, expressive voice brings a fresh energy to Crete’s folk and jazz scenes, blending heritage with contemporary flair.