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George Krasidis Pennsylvania,
where he had the opportunity to study classical saxophone with Dr. Keith Young
and composition with Professor Daniel Perlongo.
George Krasidis has
received a BA in Music in Saxophone Performance from Indiana University of Associate
(A.L.C.M) and Licentiateship (L.L.C.M) in Clarinet Performance from London
College of Music, and a degree in Singing and Harmony from the National
Conservatory of Athens. In 1997-98 he attended Berklee College of Music after
receiving a scholarship from the institution. At the same time he received
private lessons from the world renowned jazz saxophonist Jerry Bergonzi. During
his second time in the U.S.
(2006-07), George Krasidis performed with well known jazz artists such as:
Jim Self,
Rex Richardson, Jim Mcfalls, Poogie Bell, Howie Alexander and others. At the
same time he performed recorded with IUP’s Jazz Ensemble, Symphony band, Concert
band, and Jazzam’s (Pittsburgh
based funk group) debut album:
‘It’s about time’. He also co-operated with several European and Greek
distinguished music artists such as:
Offer Ganor, Giorgos Dalaras, Pandelis
Thalassinos, Vasilis Lekas, Kostas Makedonas, Nikos Xidakis, Andreas Georgiou
and others. Except his 17 year career as a performer, George Krasidis has also
worked as an educator for 6 years (1999-2005) in the American Academy Limassol
(private school). With his return to Cyprus
(2007), George Krasidis has accepted the position as Head of the Music
Department in the American Academy.
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