About Our Band

With a vibrant sound and charismatic energy, we create thrilling atmospheres perfect for various events! A band from Cyprus consisting of female vocals, clarinet/saxophone and piano, this jazz band is the ultimate option for any occasion looking for an exciting addition to their event. Whether you desire a band to get your guests up and moving or a band to create a soothing ambience, this trio boasts the perfect balance between the two different styles and are dedicated to providing customisable entertainment.

We are keen to work with you to create the perfect set list for your event to ensure that the tone is just right!

Our Team

Alice Ayvazian (Vocalist) Alice received her Bachelor's Degree in Vocal Performance from Berklee ... Read More

Konstantinos Efraimidis (Clarinet/Saxophone) Konstantinos was born in Thessaloniki, Greece, in 1986. He started his classical studies ... Read More

Dimitris Miaris (Piano) Dimitris was born in Nicosia in 1991. He started playing classical piano ... Read More

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Alice Ayvazian

Alice Ayvazian received her Bachelor's Degree in Vocal Performance from Berklee College of Music, Boston, Massachusetts, a Master's in Educational Leadership from Saint Mary's University, San Antonio, Texas and a second Master's in Classical Performance & Pedagogy from the University of Nicosia, Cyprus. In the United States, she participated as lead and backing vocalist in numerous studio recording projects as well as various performances and concerts.

Since returning to Cyprus, she has established her reputation as an active figure in the local jazz scene performing alongside with some of the best musicians in Cyprus. She also attended the Jazz Futures Workshops organized by the American Embassy in Cyprus which were led and instructed by well-established Cypriot Jazz musicians like Charis Ioannou and Jazz musicians from New York such as Ari Roland, Chris Byars and Yaala Balin among others. She is the lead vocalist of the Steppin' Out Jazz Band with Konstantinos Efraimidis (clarinet/saxophone) and Dimitris Miaris (piano).

A member of the Cyprus Voice Centre, Alice is also a sought-after clinician and vocal coach. She has presented various vocal workshops & seminars for choirs, educational institutions and music conservatories. In addition to her singing activities, Alice has conducted research on the early-twentieth-century Armenian composer Komitas Vardapet, which she has presented at the Komitas and Medieval Music Culture International Conference in Yerevan, Armenia (2016).

She is currently instructor of Jazz Voice at the Department of Music and Dance at the University of Nicosia (since 2009) and the Director of the University's Jazz Choir (since 2011).


Dimitris Miaris

Dimitris Miaris was born in Nicosia in 1991. He started playing classical piano from 6 years old. At the age of 16 Dimitris had his first connection with Jazz through the “Jazz Futures” workshops that took place in Nicosia with great musicians such as Sacha Perry, Vahagn Hayrapetyan, Ari Roland and Chris Byars. Since then he took part in almost all the “Jazz Futures” workshops and had various live performances in Cyprus and Greece. He also attended the monthly Bicommunal Workshops with Charis Ioannou.

The last two years he participated in Dr. Barry Harris’ workshops in Rome. He is also a member of ‘Neorebetes’, a Greek traditional band, where he plays the accordion. The band has performed in Cyprus, Greece, Kazan (Russian), Sydney and Melbourne (Australia).

He received his Bachelor Degree for Jazz Piano at the Ionian University's Jazz Department in 2009 under the instruction of George Kontrafouris. He is the pianist of the Steppin' Out Jazz Band with Alice Ayvazian (voice) and Konstantinos Efraimidis (clarinet/saxophone).


Konstantinos Efraimidis

Konstantinos Efraimidis was born in Thessaloniki, Greece, in 1986. He started his classical studies at the age of 12. He is a classically trained clarinetist who received his diploma from the State Conservatory of Thessaloniki. During that time he was a member of the State Conservatory Symphonic Orchestra, the Symphonic Orchestra of Aristotle and the Concert Band of Sindos.

He is currently continuing his music studies in Jazz Performance under the instruction of saxophonist Charis Ioannou at the University of Nicosia. Since moving to Cyprus, he has become an active member of the local music scene. He is a member of the Avanti Crossover Symphonic Orchestra, a member of the Steppin’ out Jazz Trio with Alice Ayvazian (voice) and Dimitris Miaris (piano), and with a gypsy jazz band: The Hot Club of Cyprus. During the summer of 2017 they performed at the Windcraft Festival.

Since October 2016 he is the clarinet teacher at the English School of Nicosia.