Eugenia & Nestor (Music Soup)

Description

Eugenia and Nestor are playing together since 2006. As a duet they have played from concert halls, dinner galas, 5*star hotels and cruise ships, got enthusiastic reviews from guests and done returning contracts almost everywhere they have played.
They formed Music Soup in 2006. Under this name they have performed all around the globe in different band formations (from duet to large ensembles).
http://www.musicsoupband.com
In 2016 they released their first album “Cut To The Chase” in USA, (Chicken Coup/Summit Records), that got enthusiastic reviews from USA, Europe and Japan and extended ... airplay in jazz radios in USA, Australia, Greece.
The album was voted “Best Greek Jazz Album for 2016”, both by critics and people https://jazzonline.gr/articlesinterviews/interviews/item/3434-music-soup-interview.html?format=html&lang=en
In 2024 they released their second album “Upbeat Mood”, which has been received warmly by critics and radio hosts in USA and Europe.
Three of their compositions have been semi-finalists on International Songwriting Competition.
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Set-List

350+ songs
Jazz standards
Bossa novas
Blues
Soul
Pop with a jazzy twist

Biography

Evgenia started to play the piano at the age of four and has been an active musician since the age of 13 years old, playing and singing for several groups, along with her classical training as a pianist.
Having played classical piano as a solist or member of chamber music ensebles, as a keyboardist in rock groups, but also greek and ethnic music she has an open minded taste in music and strongly beleives that Music is beyond genres, and "stylistic tricks".
She started singing jazz later on and she fell in love with the music and the freedom of interpretation, and from that point she ... decided to focus mainly on jazz singing and playing enriching it with all her previous experience.
Soloists Diploma (National Conservatory, M. Kalomiris)
Bachelor in Music Studies (National University Of Athens)
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Nestor started playing classical guitar at an early age but was curious to see what was beyond that, so he decided to enroll at Berklee College of Music in Boston where he studied jazz guitar (Diploma on Professional Music), and had the opportunity to study with outstanding professors such as Ed Tommasi, Garison Fewel, Ron Savage and play with highly talented individuals from all over the world.
After finishing his studies at Berklee he took private lessons on Jazz Improvisation with Jerry Bergonzi.
Coming back in Greece after spending a decade in the US he plays either as a band leader or side man in jazz festivals, clubs, special events with various settings.
To name a few
Grecotel hotels and resorts (5* boutique hotel in Greece) May-October 2014 &2015
Shilla Hotels And Resorts (*star hotel, S. Korea) March-August 2016 ,August 2017-January 2018
Allure of the Seas (jazz quartet at Jazz on 4 & duet at the Central Park) January-July 2017
Best Workplaces Annual Award Ceremony , dinner Galla 2015
Sailors Night , dinner galla 2015
Christmas and New Years dinner & celebration at Grand Bretagne 5* Hotel in Athens ,2014
Half Note Jazz Club, Athens
Jacques Pelzer Jazz Club, Liege etc.
Royal Caribbean Cruises
Celebrity Cruises
MSC cruises
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Experience

Festivals
Jazz Clubs
5*Hotels (Europe, Asia)
Cruise Ships
Concert Halls

Previous Clients

Best Workplaces Annual Awards
Sailor's Night
Cape Sounio, Grecotel (Greece)
Shilla Hotel (S. Korea)
Royal Caribbean Cruises
Celebrity Cruises
MSC cruises
Weddings

Suitable for

Anniversary Party Awards Ceremony Birthday Party (Adult) Casinos Charity / Fundraising Event Christmas Party Cocktail Party / Drinks Reception Community Event Concerts / Tours Conference / Meeting Corporate Event Cruise Ships Dinner Party Engagement Party Festival / Outdoor Event Funeral/Memorial Service Graduation Party Hotel Event New Year's Eve Party Nightclub Event Nursing / Care Home Event Private Party Product Launch / Promotion Restaurant / Bar / Pub Event Retirement Party Social Club Theaters / Stage Trade Show / Exhibitions Wedding Ceremony Wedding Cocktail/Drinks Reception Wedding Reception

Additional Information

Available to perform in an expanded formation (trio, quartet with the addition of bass and drums, or even larger group with the addition of up to 3 horns), as we collaborate with some exceptional musicians.

Virtual Services Offer

Online piano lessons

Basic technique, advanced technique, improvisation, chords, bass lines.
Expand your repertory.

Live performance.

Eugenia and Nestor are capable and equipped with all the necessary musical and audio/video gear, to deliver music for virtual events. Whether it is a birthday party or an anniversary or any kind of event, we are happy to work with you creating the best mood for your event.