Jazz Nights at Half Note

It doesn’t get more authentically vibrant for jazz, blues, and world music than at Half Note Jazz Club, the iconic venue in Athens’ Mets neighbourhood. Synonymous with quality curation, it has hosted some of the genre’s most important contemporary artists. Don’t miss your chance to catch one or more of the exciting performances lined up for this winter season.

15-18/11: Stavros Lantsias Quartet: My Ennio Morricone: Back by popular demand after last year’s sold-out performances, Stavros Lantsias and his quartet present My Ennio Morricone, one of Greece’s standout jazz albums. The evening immerses audiences in the unforgettable soundtracks of the Italian maestro’s films.

20/11: Dimitris Kalantzis 5ET: Dimitris Kalantzis returns with his quintet for a special evening where musical contrasts come alive. Joining him are trumpeters Andreas Polyzogopoulos and Dimitris Papadopoulos, alongside Giorgos Georgiadis on bass and Alexandros “Drakos” Ktistakis on drums, in a rare, dynamic collaboration.

21/11: Kostas Baltazanis: Harlem West: Guitarist Kostas Baltazanis, now based in New York, takes the stage with long-time friends and collaborators for an evening of original compositions, blending familiar grooves with improvisational flair.

22-25/11: American Dream Jazz Sextet by Joris Teepe: Led by virtuoso bassist Joris Teepe, this powerhouse jazz sextet, featuring prominent New York musicians, brings its distinct swing style to the stage.

27/11: Workin’ Trio Plus: Cyprus’ Workin’ Trio teams up with three top Greek jazz musicians for an evening of standards from the Great American Songbook and hard-bop gems, promising a memorable night.

29/11-02/12: George Cables Quartet: Jazz legend George Cables celebrates 60 years of high-level creativity in jazz. Known as the "master of contrasts," Cables bridges musical eras with his unparalleled style. Don’t miss this four-night tribute to an authentic jazz icon.

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