STEFANOS ANDREADIS
Composer, guitarist
Educator at the Ionian University, Greece
In his musical journey so far, Stefanos Andreadis has carved out his distinct musical identity and his own space in the Greek jazz scene through his distinctive compositions and his tenacity and devotion to his aesthetic choices. Since 2010, Andreadis musical vehicle, the Flying Jazz Trio, consists of himself on guitar and compositions, his permanent collaborator, the Promethean Hammond Organ virtuoso George Kontrafouris and the unboundedly new star creative drummer Nick Thessalonikefs. Their fifth album, ‘Confessions’, released in June 2025 by PKMusic, follows in a long tradition of organ trios featuring the electric guitar. Andreadis leads the trio with a clear, melodic voice on the guitar, combining thoughtful writing with deep groove and fluid interplay.
Alongside Greek jazz icon George Kontrafouris on Hammond organ and Nick Thessalonikefs on drums, the trio delivers a modern take on the organ trio sound—refined, soulful, and full of character. A refined trio that bridges tradition and personal expression with ease. The group appeared in dozens of International jazz festival in Greece as well as in Ukraine (Odessa international Jazz festival 2016), in Cyprus (Limassol-International jazz festival 2018), Lefkosia-Axiothea, International Jazz festival 2022, Albania (Tirana-Balkan JazzShowcase Festival 2018). Stefanos and George hold an academic position at the Ionian University, Music Department, Jazz Studies (Associate professors).
Demetris Moraitis
Demetris Moraitis is a Greek/Cypriot young guitarist currently studying jazz guitar at the Ionian University in Greece.
He was born in a musicians’ family and started having lessons at an early age. Being a third generation musician he had the chance to have lessons and attend masterclasses with some of Cyprus’ legendary musicians like Ioannis Savvides, Ioannis Vafes, Marios Toumbas, Michael Messios and Iacovos Parpas.
He also participated at many prestigious festivals as a member of the Vafeas quartet and gained the audience enthusiasm for his creative and melodical playing. (Krakow jazz festival, Budapest jazz festival, Larnaca jazz festival, Syros Jazz festival and Tinos Jazz festival). Moraitis is currently a member of many groups in the island and an active member of the local scene.
