Christos Asonitis

drummer - educator - composer

Christos Asonitis

drummer - educator - composer

Jazz On T.A.P

“Contemporary jazz guitar trio delivering original compositions with a fresh European sound full of energy and inner tension. Each musician contributes their own influences and together are building a strong and unique team.” (Jazz & Jazz Magazine)

 

Jazz on T.A.P is an acoustic jazz trio based in Athens, Greece, formed in late 2008. The group’s founding members are Nikos Terzakis (guitar), Christos Asonitis (drums), and Yannis Papadopoulos (bass). Their repertoire features original compositions and aims to bring a fresh perspective to jazz standards. Their debut album, titled “Jazz on T.A.P” includes nine original tracks composed by Nikos Terzakis and Yannis Papadopoulos. Released independently in February 2012, the album showcases their innovative approach to jazz.

The trio has appeared in international jazz festivals in Greece and has performed in most jazz venues in Athens and the Greek province. It has been hosted by Greek radio producers such as Pantazis Tsaras and Cornelios Diamantopoulos. The band has collaborated with Greek jazz musicians such as Yannis Papanastassiou, Yannis Economides, Vaggelis Paraskevaidis, Nassia Gofa, Yiorgos Psihoyios & Solis Barkis.

Line Up:
Nikos Terzakis – guitar
Christos Asonitis – drums
Yannis Papadopoulos – double bass