Jako Quartet
Live Jazz, Soul and Motown from 19-22 h
Iakovos ' Jako ' Symeonidis - guitar , compositions
Thomas Hähnlein - tenor saxophone
Maik Kleer - electric bass, double bass
Steve Nanda - drums
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Jako Quartet Jazz / Soul / Motown
The Jako Quartet is the new project of the Berlin-based Greek guitarist Iakovos "Jako" Symeonidis.
The band plays original compositions by Symeonidis and pieces from his debut album "Safe Place", together with songs from the jazz tradition and arrangements from funk and soul. The band recorded a new album in May 2025, which will be released in the winter of the same year. The band's aim is to inspire the audience in the best possible way by combining swing, afro and funk grooves. The band's aim is to inspire a new audience for jazz music and to share the enthusiasm for improvisation, spontaneity and freedom of jazz.
Line-up:
Iakovos 'Jako' Symeonidis (g,comp) Thomas Hähnlein (tenor sax) Steve Nanda (dr) Maik Kleer (electric bass)
EN
Jazz / Soul / Motown
The Jako Quartet is the new project of Berlin-based Greek guitarist Iakovos 'Jako' Symeonidis.
The band performs original compositions by Symeonidis and pieces from his debut album, 'Safe Place,' along with songs from the jazz tradition and arrangements from funk and soul.
The band recorded a new album in May 2025 and it will be released in the winter of the same year. The band's goal is to engage the audience as best as possible by combining swing, Afro, and funk grooves. Ultimately, the band seeks to attract a new audience to jazz music and share the enthusiasm for improvisation, spontaneity, and freedom that jazz brings.
Members:
Iakovos 'Jako' Symeonidis (g,comp) Thomas Hähnlein (tenor sax) Steve Nanda (dr) Maik Kleer (electric bass)
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFkDpscinbI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1m4H3ekyEiA
Website : Jakosym.com
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/album/6SohH3yGk3xkvuZrsVT2Ty?si=WOWqHY5iQgqUyKlSJvKpUw
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