Born in Athens in 1996 and now based in Graz, Austria, Konstantinos Bourvaris is a Greek jazz guitarist, composer and educator whose musical path has been shaped by curiosity, collaboration and a strong commitment to developing a personal artistic voice. His music places melody at its centre, combining the language of the jazz tradition with contemporary harmony, atmospheric textures and open, expressive improvisation.
Konstantinos moved to Graz to pursue his studies at the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz (KUG), where he completed his Bachelor’s degree in Jazz Guitar Performance in 2023. In June 2026, he completed his Master’s degree in Jazz Guitar Performance with honours. His years at KUG allowed him to deepen his musical language while becoming an active member of the Austrian and wider European jazz scenes.
His versatility as a musician has allowed Konstantinos to work across a wide range of ensembles and international projects. Since 2021, he has been an active member of the Luis Bonilla International Jazz Quartet, while his selection as guitarist for the JMI World Jazz Orchestra led to extensive European tours in both 2021 and 2022. He has since performed throughout Austria, Greece, Slovenia, Croatia and Italy, collaborating with distinguished musicians including John Riley, Luis Bonilla, Renato Chicco, Joe Fiedler and Stjepko Gut, among others.
Alongside leading his own quartet, Konstantinos has been involved in several other projects. These include Joe Fiedler’s European Quartet, the Generations Encounters Trio with renowned organist Renato Chicco, Armin Jambor’s Quintet, Kajetan Kamenjašević’s K² Quartet and the Renato Chicco Organ Quartet featuring drum legend John Riley. His festival appearances include JazzWerkstatt Graz (AT), More Than Jazz in Udine (IT) and JAZZ IS BACK! in Grožnjan (HR).
Konstantinos is currently preparing the release of his debut album, in between: Life, scheduled for late 2026. Recorded at Artesuono Studio in Udine and mixed and mastered by acclaimed engineer Stefano Amerio, the album features Urs Hager on piano, Rhodes and synthesizers, Hrvoje Kralj on double bass and Matheus Jardim on drums. Through a collection of original compositions, the record captures a formative moment in Konstantinos’s artistic journey: music rooted in jazz yet open to contemporary influences, balancing detailed composition with spontaneity, intimacy and space.
Alongside his work as a performer and composer, Konstantinos is a dedicated guitar educator. Whether performing, composing or teaching, his approach remains guided by the same values: attentive listening, meaningful interaction and the search for an honest musical expression.