JAKO QUARTET

The Jako Quartet is the new project of Berlin-based Greek guitarist Iakovos ‘Jako’ Symeonidis. Building on the foundation of his debut album Safe Place, the group focuses on original music that blends jazz, soul, and funk.

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Recorded in May 2025, their new album Everything In Between features nine tracks – mostly original compositions by Symeonidis, shaped by his experiences as a Greek immigrant living abroad. In addition to  the new compositions, the quartet’s repertoire includes pieces from the jazz tradition and Symeonidis’s own arrangements of classic funk and soul tunes. 

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The album features the quartet’s core members Thomas Hahn (tenor and soprano saxophones), Maik Kleer (electric bass), Aarón Castrillo (drums), and Symeonidis on guitar, with guest musicians adding texture throughout it. Their sound blends swing, Afro, and funk grooves with improvisation and spontaneity.

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At its heart, Everything In Between is about living in the moment. The music embraces spontaneity and interaction, allowing each track to breathe and take shape naturally. It’s jazz at the core, but open and accessible – inviting in listeners from both inside and outside the jazz world.