Greek guitarist and composer Tassos Spiliotopoulos is recognized for his lyrical compositions and melodic, high-energy improvisations, crafting a sound deeply rooted in jazz tradition yet unafraid to push beyond its boundaries.
Acclaimed by All About Jazz (US) as a “technically gifted musician” with an impressive résumé of collaborations achieved “in a relatively short time,” Tassos has steadily established himself as a compelling voice in the modern jazz landscape. Jazz-rock.com (US) hails him as “a master improviser with his own unique chording and melodic phrasing.”
Drawing from a wide spectrum of musical influences, Tassos’s compositions often lean into a dark, modal aesthetic that blends intensity with introspection. Time Out (London, UK) recognized him as a guitarist to watch, praising the magnetic energy he brings to bandleading and live performance.
Rooted in the legacy of classic and contemporary jazz masters, his playing demonstrates both sophistication and technical brilliance. As JazzTimes contributor Bill Milkowski notes, Tassos exhibits “impressive chops” while maintaining a clear artistic identity.
Tassos has released six albums of original music to date. His latest Quartet offering, Ballad for a New World, has been described by The JazzMann (UK) as “a collection of intelligent, varied, and highly melodic original compositions.”
With an unassuming nature and unwavering dedication to his craft, Tassos Spiliotopoulos continues to shape and expand the voice of contemporary jazz. Whether performing in intimate club settings or on international stages, his “lucid flow of elegant ideas,” as praised by Evening Standard (UK), invites listeners into a rich and immersive musical journey.
