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The duo Kohma, consisting of Giorgos Mizithras (MIZI) on electronics and Giorgos Kokkinaris on double bass, will perform at the TV Control Center (91A Kiprou) on December 4. Kohma's improvised compositions blend acoustic and electronic sounds. Tickets cost 10 euros at more.com.

Following its warm reception in February, the BlackBox Jazz Festival returns featuring 10 concerts at the Parnassos Literary Society (8 Karitsi Square) from October 18 to November 1. The festival will showcase a diverse array of jazz styles, with a strong emphasis on vocal expression. Tickets start from 15 euros at ticketservices.gr. For more information, visit blackboxshow.gr.

Two local bands are set to take the stage for an evening dedicated to experimental nu-jazz at Romantso (3-5 Anaxagora). Teleferik will present their new album characterized by cosmic grooves and spacy melodies. Their sound is a mix of electronic, psy/space and nu-jazz/rock orchestrated with psychedelic harmonies.

From Sacramento, California to Tinos in the Cyclades, one of America’s largest jazz orchestras, the explosive “Symphonia Phonotone,” with its 22 on-stage musicians, is coming to the Theater in Koumaros for an unforgettable concert with free admission to the public and worldwide live streaming – The concert is under

Theater of the No (3 Konstantinou Palaiologou) presents Athens-based band Blues Cargo for eight live performances every Friday from July 12 to August 30, starting at 10.30 p.m. Active since 1987, the popular band will perform Chicago-style funky-soul-blues standards and original tracks. Tickets are 8 euros from more.com. 

Known for his energetic live performances, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and record producer Jacob Collier will perform in Athens for the first time at the Lycabettus Theater on July 13. Known as the Mozart of Gen Z, Collier's unique sound is a combination of jazz, funk, soul and classical music. Tickets start from 30 euros at ticketservices.gr.

Kosmos radio station invites you to a lively celebration of jazz on June 1, at Gazarte (34 Voutadon) featuring DJs and a live performance by Rosey Blue. Known for her unique voice, Athens-based Rosey Blue will perform with six musicians, blending blues, jazz, Motown soul and garage rock. The event promises a groovy atmosphere that will get you in the mood for dancing. Admission is free.

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Athens Jazz, the city's longest-running musical institution, returns for its 23rd year courtesy of the Municipality of Athens at Technopolis (100 Pireos) on May 27. Greece's largest jazz celebration offers a week filled with live music, rhythm and special events - all with free admission.

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