For the first time in Athens, acclaimed drummer, producer, and composer Makaya McCraven brings his genre-defying sound to Gazarte Ground Stage on Saturday, 22 November 2025. A key figure in Chicago’s vibrant jazz scene, McCraven is internationally celebrated for blending jazz improvisation with hip-hop production, creating a bold new language in contemporary music. Don’t miss this powerful live experience from one of the most forward-thinking voices in modern jazz.
Following the 10th anniversary of his groundbreaking album "In the Moment," which established him as a leading voice in jazz and beat-driven music, Makaya McCraven returns with a new album on International Anthem this summer.
Building on the success of his acclaimed 2022 recording "In These Times," the project features longtime peers like Marquis Hill and Junius Paul alongside new collaborators.
The album finds McCraven continuing to push his sound forward, staying true to his approach of reshaping and re-contextualizing music in new and unexpected ways.
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Production: Scenius Events
Venue: Gazarte Ground Stage
Artwork: Specs.gr