Jazz Club В Джаза / Jazz Insights

Preslav Peev — saxophone
Boris Petkov — piano
Nikolay Bobchev — double bass
Yasen Dimitrov — drums
Jazz Night at "V Djaza", Plovdiv
Common Ground Quartet brings together four musicians with distinct personal styles and a shared language — the language of jazz, improvisation, and live musical interaction.
The quartet presents music where tradition meets modern jazz, leaving space in every performance for spontaneity, dialogue, and fresh ideas.
Preslav Peev’s saxophone, Boris Petkov’s piano, Nikolay Bobchev’s double bass, and Yasen Dimitrov’s drums craft a sound built on active listening and fluid interaction among the four artists.
Common Ground — the shared space where four individual voices meet and become one.
Join us for an evening of jazz, improvisation, and music created in the moment.
Standard Ticket: €10 (EUR)
Online tickets guarantee a reserved seated spot for the event.
Doors open: 7:00 PM
Start: 8:00 PM

On October 29th, the Parallel Quartet returns to the stage of Jazzinsights Jazz Club. Internationally recognized guitarist Jiannis Pavlidis and world-renowned pianist Steve Hamilton join forces once again in a special international quartet featuring exceptional musicians Alekos Spanidis (drums) and Dimitris Christonis (bass).
This group brings together artists with rich international experience whose synergy creates inspired performances, profound musical dialogue, and strong creative energy.
The program features original compositions and new interpretations, blending the four musicians' extensive stage experience with the aesthetics of contemporary jazz.
The Musicians
Jiannis Pavlidis – Guitar
A Greek guitarist with an international career, active on the European and global jazz scene. He graduated from Berklee College of Music with honors and works as a lecturer at Leeds College of Music. He has performed and recorded with artists such as Dave Liebman, Adam Nussbaum, Greg Hutchinson, and Ari Hoenig, performing at international festivals and on tours across Europe and the USA.
Steve Hamilton – Piano
One of Europe's most creative pianists, blending jazz, improvised music, and studio production. He graduated from Berklee on a full scholarship and established himself as a leading pianist on the London scene. He has worked with legends like Freddie Hubbard, Gary Burton, and Bill Bruford (Earthworks), as well as the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra.
Alekos Spanidis – Drums
A percussionist and drummer classically trained at the State Conservatory of Thessaloniki, who also specialized in orchestral conducting. He has participated in numerous international masterclasses with renowned names such as Billy Cobham, Dave Weckl, Peter Erskine, and Lenny White.
Dimitris Christonis – Bass
One of the active bass players on the Greek scene, participating in projects spanning jazz, fusion, funk, and rock. He has performed on major stages and festivals across Europe and the Balkans, including as part of the band Koza Mostra (Eurovision 2013).
Standard Ticket: €18
Rear Seating: €10
An online ticket purchase guarantees a reserved seat for the event.
Doors Open: 7:00 PM
Show Starts: 8:00 PM