"Chamber Scene Plovdiv" opens its new Season 2023 with a fantastic concert on March 24, 2023 at 19.00 in the First Studio of Radio Plovdiv. The New York Standards Trio are three like-minded artists with a distinctive and sophisticated style in tune with the trends of the contemporary New York jazz scene. They are pianist Kan Chankaya, bassist Apostolos Sideris and drummer Alex Louloudis. Although it's not obvious from the name, the group directs its efforts and energy toward musical interpretations outside the standard jazz context. Using and further developing the expressive means and improvisational spirit of our well-known jazz concept, the trio will present their original music at the Plovdiv Chamber Stage in a unique and modern style.

Tickets for the concert are on sale in the Еventim network, as well as at the venue before the event. "Chamber Scene Plovdiv" is supported by the Municipality of Plovdiv and is part of the city's Cultural Calendar for 2023.

The pianist, Kang Changkaya, received his master's degree from William Paterson University. As a student, he devoted much of his time to studying the standard jazz repertoire with a focus on the styles following the great Bill Evans. Chancaya worked with the legendary Mulgrew Miller, Grammy nominee James Weidman and the great pianist, Harold Mabern. He has released his original music in several different projects, and it has been recognized by the world music scene. Khan Chankaya has shared the stage with legendary bands such as the Black Eyed Peas and the Cardigans.

Bassist Apostolos Sideris graduated from Berklee College of Music and earned a master's degree from City College of New York, under the tutelage of bassist John Patitucci. He is an integral part of the New York jazz scene. He has played with legendary musicians such as Clarence Penn, Leo Genovese, Lionel Luque, Ara Dinkan and many others. Sideris is the leader of the New York Standards Trio, and has realized his original music with the group.

Drummer Alex Louloudis graduated from The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music in New York City. He studied with drum masters Michael Carvin, Francisco Mela, and the amazing composer and saxophonist Oliver Lake. Luludis also shares the stage with John Coltrane's bassist Reggie Workman. He has released two albums of his own original music.

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