Music
ALBUMS AS A LEADER
The Hidden Beauty — 2024, BreezeHouse Music
Following his two-guitar project Songs for Acoustic Guitar, Apostolos Leventopoulos explores a warm blend of guitar and percussion, shaped through collaboration with percussionist Giannis Papagiannoulis. The album features vocal, flute, and classical-guitar cameos from Lola Giannopoulou (“Web of Sentiments”), Leonidas Sarantopoulos (“Dance of the Hearts”), and Yiorgos Limakis (“Silent Village”). Recorded and mixed by George Kariotis and mastered by Christos Zorbas at Sierra Studios, the music reflects Apostolos’ belief in art as a way of sharpening our senses and reconnecting with everyday beauty. Released by BreezeHouse Music on April 26, 2024.
After the Spirit — 2024, BreezeHouse Music
Born from the energy of their live performances, this release captures Apostolos Leventopoulos’ long-time love for the classic Organ Trio sound—a soulful, dynamic setting for jazz guitar. Joined by George Kontrafouris on Hammond organ and Alexandros Ktistakis on drums, the trio brings Apostolos’ original compositions to life. Recorded by Nikos Kollias, mixed by George Kariotis, and mastered by Christos Zorbas, with photography by Georgios Pandelias and Maria Angeli. Released by BreezeHouse Music on October 7, 2022.
Songs for Acoustic Guitar — 2022, ΠΚmusic
Songs for Acoustic Guitar showcases Apostolos Leventopoulos in an intimate solo setting, highlighting his clear tone, melodic sensitivity, and subtle bluesy phrasing. Influenced in part by Kevin Eubanks’ percussive approach, his playing blends warmth with precision, captured beautifully through minimal-take recordings that preserve a natural, performance-like flow. From bright waltzes to reflective ballads and earthy grooves, the album offers a pastoral, human-sounding acoustic journey. Recorded and mixed by George Kariotis, mastered by Christos Zorbas, and released by ΠΚmusic on February 25, 2022.
