Latin-jazz duet

This duet is formed taking the chance of this occasion! But there is previous collaboration in projects (salsa, latin jazz). It consists of Remi J.Edson from Lithuania on flute and Panagiota Papadopoulou on piano from Greece. You can read further about the musicians.

Jota Papadopoulou

Born in Greece, started playing the piano at an early age. Background involves classical music education but soon fell in love with latin rhythms and jazz vibes! Later studied at Codarts, Latin department where she graduated with a scholarship for the last year. Since then, living in The Netherlands and performing with various bands (salsa, latin) including Combo14, La Noticia and Café Molido or smaller formations (duo-trio/blues, latin-jazz) alongside composing for her own project.

Remi J. Edson

Is an artistic name of the Lithuanian born, jazz and classical flutist, composer, arranger Remigijus Kazukauskas. Got professional music education at the Academy of Music and Theatre (Vilnius, Lithuania), and finished his Bachelor and Masters degree at Utrecht Conservatory (Utrecht, The Netherlands). Currently living and working as a freelance musician in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Ever since Remi moved to The Netherlands he participated in many projects from NJO Jong Metropole Orchestra, Kika Sprangers Large Ensemble, BlowUp! - Flute octet, Cafe Molido - Latin Jazz ensemble, fusion band Tyranni Flock and many more. At this moment Remi is leading his own chamber jazz group - EDSON ENSEMBLE.