Βασίλης Σαλέας

Vasilis Saleas (Greek: Βασίλης Σαλέας) is a Greek clarinetist of Romani origin (b. 1958, Mesolongi, Greece). A former accompanist for Dionisis Savopoulos, Saleas has worked with Vangelis since the early '90s. His debut solo album, Orama: The Music of Vangelis, featured interpretations of Vangelis' compositions.A year after, he moved to Athens. He was taught to play the clarinet at the age of nine having his father as his teacher and he performed his first club concert two years later. By the age of 14 he had mastered the clarinet and recorded his first disc.

DO NOT confuse with Βασίλης Σαλέας (2) (1929-1972, also a clarinetist).