Award-winning guitarist and composer George (Giorgos/Georgios) Nazos, originally from Athens, Greece and now based in New York City, has built an international reputation for his expressive tone, lyrical phrasing, and dynamic improvisation. He has performed at leading venues including Blue Note, Appel Room, Mezzrow Jazz Club, Jazz Forum, and Bar 55, and has appeared at festivals and clubs worldwide.

As a bandleader, Nazos has released four albums, all of which have received extensive international airplay and strong critical acclaim. In 2021, his project Symposium for Peace was awarded a composition grant from the Bronx Council on the Arts.

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A graduate of Codarts Conservatory of Rotterdam 2009, Nazos has performed and toured extensively throughout Europe and the U.S. Whether leading his own ensemble or collaborating as a sideman, his playing is consistently described as authentic, energetic, and deeply communicative—bridging tradition and modern expression with clarity and soul.

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“Nazos moves through a gamut of expressions… weaving sublime sensations in chord sequences integrated with improvised patterns.”Susan Frances (Jazz2Love)

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“A snapshot of a real artist taking you behind the curtain. Hot.” Tom Haugen (Take Effect)

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"The other real winner here is George Nazos ability to write  tunes that are rich, inventive and beautiful." Frank Kohl - Cadance Magazine