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Strat Andriotis

Greece-born Canadian jazz guitarist Strat Andriotis continues to make waves in the music world with his release , “Remember Me At Twilight” available via global distribution on October 9, 2020. This latest collection of compositions by Andriotis takes the listener on a well rounded jazz journey and was recorded in Canada featuring Paul Intson on bass, Dave King on drums, Howie Silverman on Keys and Jerry Goodman on jazz violin. Aaron Heick (sax) as a guest artist was recorded at Innsbruck Records studio in Brooklyn,NewYork by Grammy nominated Producer Roman Klun. Andriotis was inspired by the renowned jazz legends that list Bill Evans, John Coltrane to Joe Pass and  John McLaughlin. From 1995 to 2000, Andriotis released three albums with Tom Carney (First, Duo and Tria) which all received airplay in the Jazz/Classical genre in the U.S. and Canada. Andriotis has also recorded with Tony Levin (John Lennon, Peter Gabriel) Albert Bouchard (Blue Oyster Cult) Jim Gilmour (Saga). In 2014 Andriotis released the award winning Liars Incorporated, a contemporary neo- classical album that soars with emotion. The album was recorded at Grant Avenue Studio in Hamilton Ontario by Bob Doidge (U2 Joshua Tree).2016  “Less Off Patient” was released and featured eleven original tracks of enchanting instrumental guitar music, blending Jazz and Neoclassical music. Strat is joined by his trio mates who also played on Liars Incorporated Adrianna Lee (violin) and Jeff Vidov (piano). August 28, 2018  “Night Manager” was released. This album featured jazz rock violin icon Jerry Goodman (Mahavishnu Orchestra) as a special guest artist and Grammy Award winning Jazz pianist, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, was featured on the track “Song 21.” Canadian Jazz pianist Adrean Farrugia played on "Chili's Blues" and "Secrets".

Awards

Instrumental Album Of The Year- Hamilton Music Awards 2015

Gear

1964 Gibson Johnny Smith

1991 Gibson ES 175

 2004 Gibson Super 200 Custom Acoustic

 2004 Fender American Deluxe Ash Telecaster

 1997 Fender American Stratocaster


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Night Manager by Strat Andriotis released August 28, 2018.  It is the third genre-bending series of albums by Strat Andriotis following the 2015 and 2017 release of Liars Incorporated and Less Off Patient.

Setting this album apart is guest artist Jerry Goodman who plays on 7 of the eight tracks.

Jerry Goodman is the legendary jazz-rock violinist and co-founder of both “The Flock” and “The Mahavishnu Orchestra.

Other A-listers contributing to Night Manager are the world-renowned and four-time Grammy winning pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba (playing on Song 21) and Adrean Farrugia (Secrets and Chili’s Blues).

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