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"With superb arrangements, consistently catchy tunes and the highest level of musicianship and ensemble virtuosity—the sum of the parts creating uplifting atmospheric—Steryannis and his mid-sized groupings have created a marvelously engaging world music/good time sound." ****
Bethany Project CD review by Dan McClenaghan, AllAboutJazz.com, November 11th 2017.
"This is certainly an album worthy of repeated listening as it reveals new musical pleasures every time." ****
Bethany Project CD review by Alan Musson, ukvibe.org, March 24th, 2018.
"****"
Bethany Project CD review by Ivan Rod, ivanrod.dk, January 12th, 2018.
"...Mr. Steryannis’ music is a complex meditation on the interaction between visceral humanity and musical reality, described in eleven wonderful songs with ample breathing space for the voice of each musician to shine, and meld in with the rest of members of this wonderful and truly global ensemble."
Bethany Project CD review by Raul da Gama, torontomusicreport.com, March 30th, 2018.
"This upbeat release from Ilios Steryannis certainly has an immediate "wow" factor from the first opening notes and continuing all the way to the final track. With an eclectic mix of complimenting musical influences this 11 track jazz masterpiece boasts top-notch musicianship, expertly arranged compositions and a production that is tight, balanced and a delight to listen to. The anticipation for this release is certainly justified."
Bethany Project CD review by Marty Memphis Delia, thejazzmusicblog.blogspot.ca, December 12th 2017.
"The thing that sets Ilios and his players apart from all the others is the broad range of styles Ilios composes and plays in… that is best evidenced by my personal favorite of the eleven tunes offered up for your jazz pleasure… “Florina” clocks in at nearly ten minutes (9:49), and provides plenty of room for each of the players to show off their skills… this is simply the best jazz composition I’ve listened to (yet) in 2018. I give Ilios and his great players a MOST HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, with an “EQ” (energy quotient) rating of 4.99 for this fine jazz treasure."
Bethany Project CD review by Dick Metcalf, contemporaryfusionreviews.com, February 12th, 2018.
"It is indeed a great recording. From the writing to excellence of playing by the entire band. Congrats to Ilios for the positive response from whoever and wherever it is being heard."
Ron Pelletier, host of Jazz from Gallery 41, Berkeley, California, via Twitter, December 12th, 2017.
"I have been digging on it for some time now. Very solid CD."
Ron Mahdi, associate professor of ensembles, Berklee College of Music, March 20th, 2018.
My name is Ilios Steryannis, I am a jazz drummer and composer in Toronto, ON. I’m thrilled to announce that I have released my debut full length album "Bethany Project". It has received rave reviews and extensive airplay worldwide in 2018.
The album was recorded in July of 2017 at Number 9 Audio Group, with highly acclaimed SOCAN award winning producer and guitarist Eric St-Laurent at the helm. The album features a wide variety of styles, moods and textures, ranging from Coltranesque post bop to charging West African grooves, with some Mediterranean and Afro-Cuban flavours mixed in. Two time JUNO nominee Sundar Viswanathan is featured on all tracks, playing alto and soprano saxophones.
Bethany Project was released internationally on Friday, January 12th, 2018.
iTunes:
http://itunes.apple.com/album/id1288405357?ls=1&app=itunes
Apple Music:
http://itunes.apple.com/album/id1288405357
Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Bethany-Project-Ilios-Steryannis/dp/B075TY8ZCZ/ref=sr_1_4?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1508379799&sr=8-4&keywords=ilios+steryannis
I'm on twitter! twitter.com/TOdrumschool
iliosjazz@gmail.com
"With superb arrangements, consistently catchy tunes and the highest level of musicianship and ensemble virtuosity—the sum of the parts creating uplifting atmospheric—Steryannis and his mid-sized groupings have created a marvelously engaging world music/good time sound." ****
Bethany Project CD review by Dan McClenaghan, AllAboutJazz.com, November 11th 2017.
"This is certainly an album worthy of repeated listening as it reveals new musical pleasures every time." ****
Bethany Project CD review by Alan Musson, ukvibe.org, March 24th, 2018.
"****"
Bethany Project CD review by Ivan Rod, ivanrod.dk, January 12th, 2018.
"...Mr. Steryannis’ music is a complex meditation on the interaction between visceral humanity and musical reality, described in eleven wonderful songs with ample breathing space for the voice of each musician to shine, and meld in with the rest of members of this wonderful and truly global ensemble."
Bethany Project CD review by Raul da Gama, torontomusicreport.com, March 30th, 2018.
"This upbeat release from Ilios Steryannis certainly has an immediate "wow" factor from the first opening notes and continuing all the way to the final track. With an eclectic mix of complimenting musical influences this 11 track jazz masterpiece boasts top-notch musicianship, expertly arranged compositions and a production that is tight, balanced and a delight to listen to. The anticipation for this release is certainly justified."
Bethany Project CD review by Marty Memphis Delia, thejazzmusicblog.blogspot.ca, December 12th 2017.
"The thing that sets Ilios and his players apart from all the others is the broad range of styles Ilios composes and plays in… that is best evidenced by my personal favorite of the eleven tunes offered up for your jazz pleasure… “Florina” clocks in at nearly ten minutes (9:49), and provides plenty of room for each of the players to show off their skills… this is simply the best jazz composition I’ve listened to (yet) in 2018. I give Ilios and his great players a MOST HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, with an “EQ” (energy quotient) rating of 4.99 for this fine jazz treasure."
Bethany Project CD review by Dick Metcalf, contemporaryfusionreviews.com, February 12th, 2018.
"It is indeed a great recording. From the writing to excellence of playing by the entire band. Congrats to Ilios for the positive response from whoever and wherever it is being heard."
Ron Pelletier, host of Jazz from Gallery 41, Berkeley, California, via Twitter, December 12th, 2017.
"I have been digging on it for some time now. Very solid CD."
Ron Mahdi, associate professor of ensembles, Berklee College of Music, March 20th, 2018.
My name is Ilios Steryannis, I am a jazz drummer and composer in Toronto, ON. I’m thrilled to announce that I have released my debut full length album "Bethany Project". It has received rave reviews and extensive airplay worldwide in 2018.
The album was recorded in July of 2017 at Number 9 Audio Group, with highly acclaimed SOCAN award winning producer and guitarist Eric St-Laurent at the helm. The album features a wide variety of styles, moods and textures, ranging from Coltranesque post bop to charging West African grooves, with some Mediterranean and Afro-Cuban flavours mixed in. Two time JUNO nominee Sundar Viswanathan is featured on all tracks, playing alto and soprano saxophones.
Bethany Project was released internationally on Friday, January 12th, 2018.
iTunes:
http://itunes.apple.com/album/id1288405357?ls=1&app=itunes
Apple Music:
http://itunes.apple.com/album/id1288405357
Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Bethany-Project-Ilios-Steryannis/dp/B075TY8ZCZ/ref=sr_1_4?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1508379799&sr=8-4&keywords=ilios+steryannis
I'm on twitter! twitter.com/TOdrumschool
iliosjazz@gmail.com
Ilios Steryannis' "College Street Knowledge" from the album Bethany Project was selected as one of the best tracks of 2017 by KUCI 88.9 FM in Irvine, California. Below is an assortment of press clippings, charts and radio plays!
Featured on the following radio shows and podcasts, click on the link to listen:
thejazzintersection.org/2017/11/29/the-jazz-intersection-podcasts-112817/
www.animajazz.eu/animajazz-n-797-di-giovedi-18-gennaio/
www.mixcloud.com/6345789/the-bill-king-show-featuring-ilios-steryannis-and-david-mcpherson-ciut-895-fm/
www.btrtoday.com/listen/jazzholelive/ilios-steryannis/
www.btrtoday.com/listen/jazzhole/a-new-year-of-the-jazz-hole/
Reviews of Bethany Project here:
www.allaboutjazz.com/bethany-project-ilios-steryannis-self-produced-review-by-dan-mcclenaghan.php
thejazzmusicblog.blogspot.ca/2017/12/drummer-ilios-steryannis-debut-album.html
www.jazzweekly.com/2018/02/swinging-from-canadacarn-davidson-9-murphy-ilios-seryannis-bethany-project/
www.ivanrod.dk/2018/01/12/ilios-steryannis-bethany-project/
www.jazzhalo.be/reviews/cdlp-reviews/various/round-up-2017-deel-2/
www.stereogum.com/1979616/ugly-beauty-the-month-in-jazz-january-2018/franchises/ugly-beauty/
www.thewholenote.com/index.php/booksrecords2/editorscorner
contemporaryfusionreviews.com/ilios-steryannis-thrilling-upbeat-jazz-originals-ilios-steryannis-bethany-project/
www.lira.se/skivrecension/bethany-project/
jazzbuzz.gr/?q=node/330
ukvibe.org/album_reviews/ilios-steryannis/
torontomusicreport.com/reviews/cds/ilios-steryannis-bethany-project/
www.moderndrummer.com/article/june-2018-miles-davis-and-john-coltrane-mike-mangini-with-into-the-great-divide-legend-of-the-seagullmen-with-danny-carey-and-more/
www.kuci.org/show_feature.cgi?id=1722
thejazzintersection.org/2017/11/29/the-jazz-intersection-podcasts-112817/
www.animajazz.eu/animajazz-n-797-di-giovedi-18-gennaio/
www.mixcloud.com/6345789/the-bill-king-show-featuring-ilios-steryannis-and-david-mcpherson-ciut-895-fm/
www.btrtoday.com/listen/jazzholelive/ilios-steryannis/
www.btrtoday.com/listen/jazzhole/a-new-year-of-the-jazz-hole/
Reviews of Bethany Project here:
www.allaboutjazz.com/bethany-project-ilios-steryannis-self-produced-review-by-dan-mcclenaghan.php
thejazzmusicblog.blogspot.ca/2017/12/drummer-ilios-steryannis-debut-album.html
www.jazzweekly.com/2018/02/swinging-from-canadacarn-davidson-9-murphy-ilios-seryannis-bethany-project/
www.ivanrod.dk/2018/01/12/ilios-steryannis-bethany-project/
www.jazzhalo.be/reviews/cdlp-reviews/various/round-up-2017-deel-2/
www.stereogum.com/1979616/ugly-beauty-the-month-in-jazz-january-2018/franchises/ugly-beauty/
www.thewholenote.com/index.php/booksrecords2/editorscorner
contemporaryfusionreviews.com/ilios-steryannis-thrilling-upbeat-jazz-originals-ilios-steryannis-bethany-project/
www.lira.se/skivrecension/bethany-project/
jazzbuzz.gr/?q=node/330
ukvibe.org/album_reviews/ilios-steryannis/
torontomusicreport.com/reviews/cds/ilios-steryannis-bethany-project/
www.moderndrummer.com/article/june-2018-miles-davis-and-john-coltrane-mike-mangini-with-into-the-great-divide-legend-of-the-seagullmen-with-danny-carey-and-more/
www.kuci.org/show_feature.cgi?id=1722
