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Giorgos Tabakis
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He was born in Athens - Greece in 1980. He came into contact with music at the age of 10, when he met the guitarist-composer Kostas Eliades with whom he started and completed his studies in classical guitar.

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Duo Gaia

Duo Gaia, featuring soprano Marilena Chrysochoidi and Giorgos Tabakis on the ancient greek lyre, revives ancient Greek musical treasures through the extensive work of well known composer/reshearcher Dr.…

Tabakis Trescher duo in concert Konstanz Germany 

Giorgos Tabakis Rebecca Trescher duo in concert November 2, 2023 Konstanz Germany The duo will present original compositions & improvisations from their debut album ‘Dual Nature’ and also…

Tabakis Trescher duo in concert @KunstKulturQuartier Nuremberg

Giorgos Tabakis Rebecca Trescher duo October 31, 2023 Nuremberg Germany The duo will present original compositions & improvisations from their debut album ‘Dual Nature’ and also new music…

‘CloudShapes’ for solo 8 string guitar

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Reviews

Alice Leclercq

“Released in June 2020 and recorded live in April 2019 in Athens, Dual Nature is a little gem with miraculous calming virtues. It is a duet between the bewitching tone of the bass clarinet of the German Rebecca Trescher – composer and conductor born in 1986, based in Nuremberg – and the expressiveness of Giorgos’ 7-string guitar playing. Tabakis – Greek guitarist and composer born in 1980, based in Athens. The two solo pieces, respectively “Dawn Day Dusk” for guitar then “Moon Elegy” for bass clarinet, compose two fascinating meditations. “Spotlight”, the concluding piece, begins in creative minimalism and evolves by incorporating reminiscences of Greek folklore. Sophisticated and obvious, timeless and innovative, it could be the duality that is expressed in the music resulting from this absolutely splendid European collaboration”

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citizenjazz (FR)

“GiorgosTabakis unveils innovative, timeless guitar skills on new album. It’s almost easy to forget that there are only two instruments on songs like “Interface”. As the title of this stunning effort might suggest, it’s inner dualism is definitely something to behold. The music is incredibly sophisticated and intelligently crafted.”

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JazzCorner (US)

“The album opener, the title track itself, is a really effective intro because it immediately sets a tone for the entire record, allowing the audience to familiarize themselves with Tabakis’ concept. The song “Interface” is one of the highlights on the LP. The arrangement is strong, and the performance of these musicians is just as powerful, perfectly supporting the compositional merits of the music. “Dawn Day Dusk” is another fantastic track, which acts as a wonderful compendium of all the skills, artistry, and songwriting mastery that went into the making of this release.”

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Ryan Porter || Live at New Morning (Paris)

“A moody lyricism is the engine that drives this recording, and that foundation allows plenty of room for passages of deep contemplation and sudden, thrilling bursts of flight.”

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Ken Cheetham || JazzViews (UK)

“A very well-matched duality, as you will hear and a remarkably fine starting point if the bass clarinet is new to your ear. It’s gorgeous.”

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Jan Hocek || HisVoice (CZ)

“The music of the duo is characterized by the distinctive language and expressiveness of each one of them. It‘s an exciting even magical mix of European jazz with classical music spiced up by traditional Greek flavors. The folk parts are quite strong. In the opening “Dual nature“, immersion and dance passages alternate with human joy and the heaviness of existence. Both of the protagonists play with the theme, throw it in the in air and push it to the ground.”

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Adriana Rubio || (Buenos Aires)

“The musical expressiveness reached on Dual Nature,Aetolia, Interface, Moon Elegy is beyond words as the rhythm and harmony swim in your ears, the performing melodies of a multicultural musical process do the rest with a guitar brilliantly played by GiorgosTabakis who keeps the listener tuned in while the clarinet played by Rebecca Trescher follows the dialogue of innovative musical expressions leading to dark notes but maintaining the pleasant-sounding in balance.”

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Stacey Zering || Ink19 magazine
“very open-minded attitude, incorporating various ethnic sounds with a jazz and...
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Jazz Guitar Today || 8-String Guitarist Giorgos Tabakis Releases Solo Album
  “Armed with his one-of-a-kind guitar, Giorgos Tabakis releases his most ...
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Tor Hammerø || Unique and completely Greek
“The fact that he plays on a specially built eight-string also gives him his ...
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Graeme Murrell || hEre nOw theN #albumreview
“Tabakis plays an 8 string guitar and brings incredible colour and depth to his...
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Roadie Music || Giorgos Tabakis: Greek artist explores limits in “hEre nOw theN”
“The album is an exquisite work, and a rare virtuoso, dancing the fine line ...
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La Habitacion del Jazz || Giorgos Tabakis ‘hEre nOw theN’
“Tabakis leaves the obvious and delves into the search for new sounds, new ...
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Find no Enemy || Giorgos Tabakis – hEre nOw theN | Enchanting
“If there’s one thing that’s abundantly clear from Giorgos Tabakis’ latest ...
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Geert Ryssen – Full Circle Music || ‘hEre nOw theN’ review
“The playing is nothing less than masterly. Tabakis likes to paint with sound ...
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