Sofia Koulouvaris is an up-and-coming jazz saxophonist and educator currently based in Chicago. At age 10, Sofia started playing the saxophone, and shortly after, stumbled upon the music of Charlie Parker, Dexter Gordon, and John Coltrane, sparking her love for jazz. She recently graduated from DePaul University, where she received her Bachelor's degree in Jazz Studies and Music Education. During her time there, Sofia studied with prominent musicians such as Scott Burns, Dana Hall, and Dennis Carroll. Dennis has been an important mentor to Sofia further inspiring her passion for the tradition of jazz and its deep history especially when it comes to playing bebop and the blues, which is greatly reflected in her music.

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Jun 4 - Oct 29, 2025

Sofia Koulouvaris Quartet · Jazz Showcase

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