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Alekos Vretos

Born: May 11, 1976

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Alekos Vretos is an internationally active oud virtuoso, composer and bandleader whose work bridges jazz improvisation with Mediterranean, Arabic, Greek and contemporary music traditions. Known for redefining the role of the oud in modern contexts, he combines strong compositional thinking, orchestral awareness and cinematic narrative with deep improvisational language.

Originally trained as a pianist, he studied at Berklee College of Music, where he received the Outstanding Musicianship Award and the Philippós Nákas Scholarship. His early work was also recognized by the City of Boston with an Award for Community Service.

Mediterranean Echoes

By Alekos Vretos

Label: Thinkbabymusic Collective
Released: 2026
Track listing: Now What; Rev; Jovano - Jovanke; H; The Freedom Suite: A, Lullaby; B, The Quest; C, Dance Of Freedom; Guerra; Signature.

Alekos Vretos Releases His New Album "K On Top"

December 5, 2014

Jadeo Music & Ankh Jazz presents K on Top, a new CD by Alekos K. Vretos. After his debut album Mergin’ in 2009, oud soloist and composer Alekos K. Vretos embarked on a new journey through music he loves. Mixing and matching over the years with his various ensembles (trios, quartets, quintets), he found the musical ...