Χρήστος Ραφαηλίδης
Epar.Od. Vlatos-Kameno Selinou 70
Vlatos 730 12
Greece
Vlatos Jazz presents Christos Rafailides
Christos Rafalides (Greek: Χρήστος Ραφαηλίδης; born April 9, 1972) is a Greek jazz vibraphonist, composer, and educator.
Since moving to New York City, Rafalides has performed with Ronnie Cuber, Randy Brecker, Victor Lewis, Chaka Khan, Joe Locke, Antonio Sánchez,[1] Steve Hass,[2] Donny McCaslin,[3] Scott Colley,[4] Ravi Coltrane, Christian McBride, Wynton Marsalis,[5][6] Mike Stern,[7] and Ron Afif among many others.[1][8] Rafalides has toured extensively throughout the world both as a leader and guest soloist. Some highlights include performances with the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra and Wynton Marsalis, a tour with the Charles Mingus “Epitaph” Band featuring bassist Christian McBride and conductor Gunther Schuller, performances at the Kozani Jazz Festival, a recording with the Harmony Ensemble of NY of Henry Mancini’s “Peter Gunn” featuring Lew Soloff, a tour through India and China with Dario Boente,[9] a guest faculty member at the Zeltsman Marimba Festival,[10][11] and an Artist Residency at the “Music Village” in Greece.[12] Christos has led groups at many of New York City’s top venues including the Blue Note, the 55 Bar, the Jazz Standard, and Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola.[13]