GEORGE CARDAMIS: The Benny Goodman Of Greece

[nkorf]

Is your father from Corfu ? Has he written a song called nostalgia ? check the last video on my Chanel.

[terrestial63]

Ναί! Είναι πολύ καλός!!! ...καί όλοι τους!!

[tenorbanjo4]

Afta ta praghmata einai poli kala . Efcharisto me tin kardia mou.

[napashotgunner]

As an American jazz clarinetist, I would like to add my appreciation of George Cardamis's work. What spectacular music! His work continues to inspire my efforts, and I am grateful for his unique style in the history of jazz.

[chaoscontrol99]

Ahhh, Maybe you can help me then. I'm trying to brush up on good clarinet solos from the bid band era. There was one clarinetist who really stuck out and inspired quite a few of my solos, but I can't remember his name, at all, only that it starts with an 'A', American, too I think..

Perhaps you can help?

[napashotgunner]

Was it Artie Shaw?

[spiramus]

@chaoscontrol99

I agree with napashotgunner...Definitely Artie Shaw...My father had studied his sweet tone ( nothing classical about it ) and his incredible glissandi...and although George Cardamis was called The Benny Goodman Of Greece I think he sounded much closer to Artie.

[XRISTINAT]

Spoke with Doukissa today and mentioned George Cardamis, her reply was yes she remembered George Cardamis the "Maestro" of Athens. Still remembered by his colleages!!

Says alot for "The Maestro" imagine how good he was to be so remembered!

[polytimer]

George breathes music,thinks music,

At a time when Greece was musically chaotic & sad he remained steadfast to the music he loved adding a touch of class to the music scene of Athens & influencing a great number of musicians including myself.He deserves a public recognition from the music industry of Greece & the State for his contribution,the musical path he took & the sound he created . I thank him,love him...he still inspires me & I do salute him.

Spiro ....one of your best achievements!!.

[spiramus]

Thank you guys!! Your comments are really appreciated!

George Cardamis is alive & well in Athens,Greece. The Greek State has not YET acknowledged his great achievement & contribution to the music scene of his country during the height of his big career (1940-1960).

I am thrilled & grateful to YouTube for giving me the opportunity to DO JUSTICE to this great artist,a true pioneer of the Jazz Swing Era in Greece.

Great Job Dad!!!! Thank You!

[XRISTINAT]

Spiro you did it again..................

What "Glamorous, Glorious Days they were, BIG BANDS, Jazz Music of Emotions!!

Thanks for bringing it back...What delightful, wonderful memories of your Dad - George Cardamis must have!

He will be elated when he sees his beautiful memories before him.

Thank you George Cardamis, for the Great Music of Jazz for the Athenian's!!

Christina

[diva33911418]

Spiro mou- What a sweet homage to your dad!! and the music lives on.............Love and Light- anna paidoussi

[udidicran]

Spiro,What you presented about your father and what you present in your music has me admire and respect who you are even more. Thank you and your family, God bless.

Dick Barsamian

[RKhuzami]

Wonderful job!

I never knew this about your father. It is amazing what can be created, and how you can bring your father's story alive for those who had no idea

As we get older, it is so important to pay homage to our family and ancestors, for only then can we ourselves be appreciated. And it is also so important to put ourselves, our lives and accomplishments in their proper perspective.

Khuzami