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A day in the museum

Photos from museum visits (probably the start of a new project)

  • National Gallery, Athens, Greece

  • Universum Bremen, Germany

  • KOLK 17 Figurentheater and Museum, Lübeck, Germany

  • Deichtorhallen Hamburg, Germany

  • Hamburger Kunsthalle, Germany

"Xthes to Vradi" @ Megaron

"Xthes to Vradi": jazz versions of Greek songs by iconic Greek composers of the past by great jazz virtuosos of the present: Dimitris Kalantzis, Andreas Polyzogopoulos, Alex Drakos Ktistakis, Yiorgos Georgiadis with Athina Routsi. Megaron - The Athens Concert Hall (3/7/2026)

Honored to be a Licentiate of the Royal Photographic Society!

I am incredibly thrilled and honored to share that I have officially been awarded the Licentiate of the Royal Photographic Society

Achieving this distinction has been a rewarding challenge. The panel submission process pushed me to look critically at my work, refine my technical skills, and ensure every image contributed to a cohesive narrative.

This is a proud moment, and I'm excited to keep pushing the boundaries of my craft.

Dimitris Kalantzis Quintet: special tribute to Benny Golson

Portraits of five awesome musicians playing a debut to Benny Golson’s timeless melodic standards on 30th April in Half Note Jazz Club.

On International Jazz Day (April 30, 2026) the Dimitris Kalantzis Quintet played a special tribute to Benny Golson, one of the great composers and saxophonists of modern jazz.

  • Dimitris Kalantzis (piano/arrangements)

  • Andreas Polyzogopoulos (trumpet)

  • Antonis Andreou (trombone)

  • Panagiotis Themas (drums)

  • Giorgos Georgiadis (bass).

They performed classics such as Whisper Not, I Remember Clifford, Killer Joe and Along Came Betty. With inspired arrangements, expressive solos and a warm ensemble sound, they honored Golson’s lyrical voice and celebrated jazz history.

"Daydreaming" with Christos Yerolatsitis' music

Daydreaming during the night!

Last Thursday we had an unforgettable night immersed in the soulful jazz vibes of "Daydreaming", Christos Yerolatsitis latest endeavour at HALF NOTE JAZZ CLUB.

Huge thanks Christos Yerolatsitis, David Lynch, Michalis Tsiftsis, Kostas Patsiotis and Attila Gyárfás for such an inspiring performance.

Great music, great vibes, and great company!

Emma Smith and band on Christmas day

Had an incredible christmas night at Half Note Jazz Club listening listening to the live gig of Emma Smith!

Her soulful vocals and the band's tight grooves had us smiling all evening—pure magic.

“Truths Be Told” at Half note

Truths were told! Had an incredible soaking in the smooth, soulful vibes of David Lynch's “Truths Be Told” at the Half Note Jazz Club.

A magical performance — the kind that stays with you long after the last chord.

Huge thanks David Lynch, Orestis Petrakis, Kostas Patsiotis, Ektoras Remsak and Aristeidis Chatzistavrou

Sinne Eeg Group in Copenhagen

Last week we experienced an unforgettable night filled with soulful music and remarkable artistry with the Sinne Eeg Group at Jazzhus Montmartre in Copenhagen!

Sinne’s stunning vocals, combined with her incredible band - Jacob Christoffersen on piano, Daniel Franck on bass and Jukkis Uotila on drums - created pure jazz magic.

Masterful interpretation of jazz standards and original compositions, colored with that unique Scandinavian melancholy!

If you ever get the chance to see them live, don’t miss it — world-class jazz at its best!

Andreas Polyzogopoulos Electric 4et

Always a pleasure to listen to Andreas Polyzogopoulos’ trumpet as he paints stories in sound — soulful, spontaneous, and alive.

Enjoyed every moment of his electric quartet last Thursday in Half Note Jazz Club with Yiannis Papadopoulos on keyboards, George Constantinou on electric bass and Panagiotis Kostopoulos on the drums!

Pierre Martin at the Music Village in Brussels

Had a wonderful evening on 20th October with Christos and Alexandros at the Music Village in Brussels listening to Pierre Martin's band.

Their gig included jazz versions of groups such as Kneebody, Tigran Hamasyan and Radiohead.

Thanks a lot guys!

Pierre Martin – Drums

Lucas Dorado – Vibraphone

Noé Clerc – Accordion

Latyr Boye – Bass

Night Photography exhibition

I participate in the “Night Photography” group exhibition with my photo “Two Sailboats Under the Milky Way”.

The exhibition takes place at the Blank Wall Gallery in Athens, 30 October - 12 November 2025.

Elles Bailey band in Folken, Stavanger/Norway, 24/9/2025

Huge thanks to Elles Bailey, Demi Marriner and all the band for an incredible gig, at Folken in Stavanger, Norway (24/9/2025). You crushed it!

Exhibition at the Chania International Photo festival (22-26 July 2024)

Exhibition: B&W Athens Photography 2024

Jazz at Thessaloniki

Portraits of jazz musicians at Oratos bar, Thessaloniki (15 November 2023)

  • James Wylie (sax),

  • Kosmas Stefanidis (quitar)

  • Giannis Papatriantafillou (bass)

  • Giorgos Klountzos-Chrysidis (drums).

The AghaRTA Jazz Band

The AghaRTA Band, AghaRTA Jazz Centrum, Prague.

  • Ondřej Kabrna – piano and keyboards

  • Adam Tvrdý – electric guitar

  • Vít Švec – acoustic bass

  • Michal Hejna – drums, band leader

Parkbrug in Antwerp

Parkbrug in Antwerp, a bridge through which one enters the city.

Honorary mention in Still Life photography contest

Happy to announce that one of my mushroom photos received an honorary mention in the 1st Still Life photography contest of the Hellenic Photographic Society.

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