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Following two successful editions, the Percussion Festival of the GNO Alternative Stage returns for a third, and most ambitious, run, offering a three-day experience dedicated to the art of percussion and to the dialogue among diverse musical traditions. Scheduled for 1, 2, and 3 July 2026, the Percussion Festival, curated by percussion soloist Marinos Tranoudakis, invites audiences to a fascinating experience of sound and vibrant rhythms that will shake up the GNO Alternative Stage at the SNFCC.
The 3rd Percussion Festival features renowned international soloists, distinguished Greek musicians, and emerging artists, offering audiences a diverse programme of concerts, workshops, masterclasses, and educational events. The Festival spans a wide range of the contemporary percussion scene, underscoring its role as one of the most important meeting points in Greece and Europe.
Concert
Benny Greb Trio
GNO Alternative Stage - SNFCC • Starts at: 21.00
Jan Yanochkin piano
Ralph Klinzmann double bass
Benny Greb drums
German drummer Benny Greb, one of the most acclaimed musicians worldwide, is coming to perform with his trio, offering a fresh approach to the classic jazz trio format - piano, double bass, and drums - through new, original material marked by intense grooves, powerful melodies, and well-crafted interplay among the musicians. Along with Ralph Klinzmann on the double bass and Jan Yanochkin on the piano, the ensemble combines tradition with a modern musical aesthetic, moving naturally between subtle sonic textures and powerful, groove-based moments. Following several highly successful appearances in Germany, this project offers us the chance to get to know an ensemble that stands out for its musical depth, clarity, and communication - under the guidance of one of the most remarkable drummers in today's music scene.
Brief biographical note
Benny Greb
One of the most respected drummers in the world today. Apart from headlining nearly every international drum festival you can think of and touring with his clinics and drum camps, he is also recognised as a composer and solo artist as well as bandleader of his own group Moving Parts, which won him the German Echo Jazz Award (the German equivalent of a Grammy in jazz). He helped create many signature products that are available to drummers today. With The Language of Drumming, The Art and Science of Groove and his latest book Effective Practicing for Musicians he has published some of the most successful and critically acclaimed educational products. In 2021, the prestigious Batterie magazine named him one of the Top 30 greatest drummers of the 21st century. In February 2023 and June 2024 he was personally chosen by Cathy Rich to be the special guest drummer for several shows with the Buddy Rich Big Band in London.
