For the 6th consecutive year takes place on Paros during summer the Paros Jazz Academy, of which the reputation has grown and they have become an institution for the island of Paros . Greek and foreign musicians come to our annual summer rendezvous in the Cyclades , to share a special experience in the beautiful island of Paros, and participate in concerts .
Petros Klampanis Artistic direction
Paros Jazz Academy faculty 2016
Dimos Dimitriadis (saxophone, jazz improvisation) Spyros Manesis (piano, jazz improvisation) , Panagiotis Andreou (el. Bass, world music, Indian rhythm). Costas Baltazanis (guitar, composition), Τammy Scheffer (voice) Ronen Itzik (drums) Petros Klampanis (double bass, composition, arrangement)
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The Paros Jazz Academy consists of a team of experienced teachers and artists all with international backgrounds that will be sharing their knowledge and passion for music with students from around the world. The duration of the academy is five days of jazz classesand is catering for the needs of musicians and singers with some experience in the genre, who would like to deepen their knowledge and understanding of Jazz, as well as improve their technical aptitude and skills under the guidance of professional musicians and experienced teachers.
Daily lessons with the following instruments: Jazz Vocal Class - Saxophone - Electric and Acoustic Guitar - Piano - Electric and Upright Bass - Drums - Group Workshops All students have the opportunity also to practice in Jam Sessions, organized in the evenings at the Albatross Hotel.
Thank you for such a great experience at Paros, I will never forget the atmosphere. I have come away with a deeper concept of music and life and have made many new friends from around the globe. Tom Neale - Saxophone student