Vlatos Jazz Season 7
What happened in the world in 2024
In 2024, the world experienced significant shifts: Donald Trump’s re-election as U.S. President in November amid polarized campaigns and legal battles; escalating Middle East conflicts (Israel-Hamas war expanding, Hezbollah involvement, Houthi disruptions in Red Sea); Russia’s continued Ukraine invasion with territorial gains and NATO support debates; major climate disasters (e.g., Brazil floods, U.S. hurricanes); AI breakthroughs (e.g., advanced models like GPT-4o, Sora) sparking job disruption fears and ethics summits; Paris Olympics in summer; and global economic recovery uneven amid inflation cooling but persistent inequality.
Vlatos Jazz 2024 Program (Season 7)
The seventh season of the Vlatos Jazz Festival thrived as a vibrant summer staple, hosting intimate, acoustic-only jazz and world music concerts every Sunday evening in the historic 150-year-old stone church (Vlatos Music Hall) in the mountain village of Vlatos, western Crete. Curated by violinist Maria Manousaki, the season ran through summer 2024 (roughly June to September, with concerts starting in late June/early July and continuing weekly), featuring unplugged performances, candlelit atmosphere, mountain breezes, and a limited live audience in an era of post-pandemic cultural revival—emphasizing acoustic purity, community, and Cretan-global fusion.The lineup delivered a hot, diverse mix of local Cretan talents, Greek musicians, and international guests, blending jazz standards, world influences, and innovative acoustic arrangements. Full concert recordings are preserved on the official YouTube channel (@VlatosJazz, “S07 Vlatos Jazz Season 7 (2024)” playlist with 13+ videos), capturing standout artists and performances:
- Elements Jazz Trio (featuring Stefan Olofsson) — energetic opener.
- Ross Daly and Kelly Thomas — world music depth (June 30 highlight).
- Vlatos Jazz Trio (with John Paterakis) — local groove.
- Giorgios Limakis and Lefteris Papadakis (guitar and bass) — Cretan-inspired intimacy.
- Duo Puentes — Bridges from Andalucia to Crete fusion.
- Songs from the livingroom (Michael Evdemon on bass, Faye Karastergiou on vocals) — reharmonized pop/soul/R&B/blues rock with baroque-jazz flair.
- Orestis Krikonis Trio — dynamic sets.
- Margarita Cox — emotive vocals.
- Alexia Chrysomalli & Oscar Antoli — collaborative highlights.
- Achileas Persidis & Dimitris Koliakoudakis — soulful interplay.
- Ludovikos of Anogia — Cretan roots.
- Epi K Paradox — experimental edge.
- Eugenia Toli Damavoliti — fresh energy.
- Tetraicho — innovative group.
- Maria Manousaki Band — curator-led acoustic performances (multiple clips, including standout sets).
Organized by the Cultural Society “New Horizons” (with Marin Vlatos’s involvement), the season stayed volunteer-driven, sustainable, and rooted in Cretan heritage—offering joyful, connective live music against a backdrop of global uncertainty. The black-and-white, high-contrast archived videos (filmed on an old Lumix camera) beautifully capture the festival’s evolving artistry and timeless acoustic magic in Crete’s mountains.
Elements Trio, Ross Daly and Kelly Thomas, Vlatos Jazz Trio, Giorgios Limakis and Lefteris Papadakis, Duo Puentes, Songs from the living room, Orestis Krikonis Trio, Margarita Cox, Alexia Chrysomalli & Oscar Antoli, Achileas Persidis & Dimitris Koliakoudakis, Ludovikos of Anogia, Epi K Paradox, Eugenia Toli Damavoliti, Tetraicho
News from Vlatos
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Villa Vlatos
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Ο αξιότιμος κύριος Ρος Ντέιλι
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Παλιοί Γνωστοί
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Cretan Glenti at Vlatos
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Vlatos Jazz Video Archives
While you anxious await Summer 2024 maybe look back at the many events of our Vlatos Jazz presented. Currently on Youtube but soon Also on X.
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Vlatos Jazz Summer 2024
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