Outward Bound is a Greek jazz trio formed in 2007.
The band consists of Yiannis Iliakis (drums), Dimitris Neonakis (electric guitar) and Antonis Tsikandilaks (piano) — a group of passionate collaborators with no single leader.
Their distinctive sound is born through a deep-rooted friendship and a desire to perform and create as a group.
Their compositions are stripped-down, often lyrical, and cannot be confined to any genre.
Through them, they create a challenging environment where they are constantly called to employ their artistry and imagination drawing upon a wide palette of influences.
Their music embodies a natural flow and organic dimension that transcends boundaries and transports listeners into new worlds that extend across barriers from jazz to classical, post-rock and ambient to cinematic soundscapes.
They have collaborated with Ronan Guilfoyle (Ir), JD Walter (US), George Haslam (UK), Lynn Baker (US), Vangelis Katsoulis (Gr), Steve Kershaw (UK), Dine Doneff (Ge), Maria Kritsotaki (Gr).
I Can See Clearly Now
A collaboration with Ronan Guilfoyle, recorded in Athens Greece during the course of two days and released by Unit Records.
The Path
Outward Bound’s second full-length album was recorded at Spectrum Studio and released by the UK jazz label Slam Productions. ”The Path” was listed in ‘Recommended New Releases’ in New York City Jazz Record.
Para-Phrases
Participation of the trio in the recording of the original soundtrack for Stavros Ioannou’s film “Dancing on Ice”. Music Composed by Vangelis Katsoulis.
Clinical Jazz
Participation in the compilation “Clinical Jazz” by Clinical Archives. An eclectic and illogical compilation from “clinically” traditional jazz directions up to unclassable and clinically indefinable “jazz” forms.
Outward Bound
Outward Bound’s self-titled debut album. Recorded at the St. Marcus Basilica in Heraklion.