Manos Nazlis
You don't need complicated words to tell a beautiful story.
As an active musician and composer with a diverse background spanning drum set, classical percussion, and music production. My work bridges the gap between different art forms, including theater, cinema, and contemporary dance. I am constantly seeking new collaborations to broaden my artistic horizons and explore innovative ways of musical storytelling.
Education & Training
Drum Set: Studied under Kostas Papageorgiou and Alexandros Drakos Ktistakis.
Classical Orchestral Percussion: Studied under Spyros Lampouras.
Masterclasses: Participated in seminars led by Panagiotis Andreou, Gergo Borlai, and Horacio "El Negro" Hernández.
Academic Background: Degree in IT Applications in Management and Economics, University of Patras.
Selected Collaborations & Projects
Composition & Performance
Parallilo Project: Member of the power duo with Eugenios Klim. Composed and performed for the releases "Mathainei na Antéchei" (2023) and "Den Anasaino" (2024).
Film Scoring: Composer for the short film "Life is a Stage" (Dir. Roxanne Metzikof, 2024).
Dance & Choreography: Composed the score for the choreography "Melem" (2023).
Obzerv (Band Member): Co-composed and recorded the albums "Obzerv" (2014) and "Acherontia Atropos" (2019).
Performance & Theater
Musical Theater: Performing musician in the production "Iroas Ego" (2025), produced and directed by Elvina Botonaki.
Classical Orchestras: Percussionist for Camerata Junior (Tribute to Mikis Theodorakis, Chalki Festival 2025 and Megaron Athens Concert Hall 2025).
Live & Studio Sessions: Collaborations include artists such as Fotini Velesiotou, Eva Politaki, Ioanna Kavroulaki, Nikoleta Kitsiou, Adir Jan, Beat Ya Beat, and Bengoa.
Discography
Acherontia Atropos – Obzerv
Obzerv – Obzerv
I Zoi Synechizetai – Eva Politaki
Agapes se Timi Efkerias – Eva Politaki
Mathainei na Antéchei – Parallilo Project
Den Anasaino – Parallilo Project
Teaching Experience
Lab Music Education (2019 – Present): Faculty member/Drum Instructor.
o Bombo (2017 – 2022): Founder, Instructor, and Artistic Director of the Brazilian Percussion Ensemble.
Conservatories & Music Schools (2010 – 2022): Extensive teaching experience across various institutions in Chania, Rethymno, and Heraklion.