Yiannis Kassetas Classic Jazz, swing, Latin and smooth jazz duet and vocal trio.

Based in Greece

Athens, Attica, Greece
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LOCATION
Athens, Attica, Greece

TRAVEL
up to 10590 miles

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About / Biography

Yiannis Kassetas is widely considered one of the best saxophone players in Greece. He created his duet with top guitar soloist Apostolos Leventopoulos in Boston USA while studying in the historical Berklee College of Music. Together they have performed in international feativals, clubs, private events and weddings in Athens and abroad. Their music is ideal for weddings, private events, corporate events and restaurants.

He also plays with an amazing quartet and a vocal trio with one of the best singers in jazz , swing ,pop and rock n'roll.

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Location

Based in Greece

Athens, Attica, Greece
Travels up to 10590 miles
pink circle = free travel (up to 15 miles)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever worked at?

My best gig was propably at Shapeahifter Lab in New York City.I also have performed at Weekends Jazz Fest at Las Palmas in Puerto Rico , and at European Jazz Festival in Athens Greece.


What's your favourite type of event?

My favorite type of event is at a private event were i play jazz standards from Frank Sinatra to Latin Jazz Bossa Nova with the amazing guitar player of my duet.


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

I work as a proffesional musician from 2003 right after finished my studies in the historical Berklee College of Music in Boston.I have performed around the world but i am bases in Athens Greece.I have played saxophone in private events in Athens Hilton , Costa Navarino Hotels , Niarchos Foundation and other places.


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

Charlie Parker.
Summertime.


Why choose me for an event?

Because i have one of the best bios in Greece beeing one of the three saxophone players that has studied in the legendary Berkllee College of Music in Boston USA (Diploma in saxophone with honours).I have played many festivals , private events and corporate events in Greece and the US and i have collaborate with some of the best musicians in the world ,including Craig Handy ,Ulysses Owens Jr. and Clarence Penn.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

We arrive one and a half hour before the event to set up.We perform 2×45 minutes sets , and we are happy to perform a third set of 30 minutes if requested.


Are you happy to perform outside?

Yes.


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

We have a standard playlist of swing era jazz , bossa nova , latin , and smooth jazz but we can play 4 or 5 songs that the clients want us to play


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Beautifull and smooth sounding duet by two virtuozos.

Recent Clients

Yiannis Kassetas has performed for these clients:

Multiple events from weddings to corporate event all around Greece and abroad from 2003.

Venues

Yiannis Kassetas has performed at these venues:

Athens Hilton , Costa Navarino Hotel , Island Venue etc.

More Info

Events types:

Wedding

Private Event

Corporate Event

Hotel / Restaurant Event

Bar / Venue Event

Concert

Christmas Party

New Year's Eve

Genres:

1930s Music

1940s Music

1950s Music

1970s Music

Jazz

Blues

Gypsy Jazz

Latin Jazz

Swing

Features:

Instrumental

Male & female vocalists

Female vocalist

Will travel internationally

Male vocalist

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