Christos Melios (@ch_melios)

Christos Melios is a Grammy-nominated guitar player based out of New Orleans, LA. He received his undergraduate degree in Jazz Studies from the University of New Orleans and his graduate degree from the University of North Texas. After completing his graduate degree, he moved back to New Orleans, where he quickly became an in-demand guitar player. As a sideman, he has performed with Leo Nocenttelli (The Meters), the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, Adonis Rose, Renée Neufville (Zhane, RH Factor), Dwayne Dopsie Jr., Ashlin Parker, Russell Powell, Sean Ardoin, amongst many others. He’s performed at national as well as international festivals such as the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, French Quarter Fest, Exit Zero Jazz Festival, Jazz Ancona, Denton Arts and Jazz Festival, amongst many others, as well as venues across the country. He has been a JAM Pedals Artist since 2023.