Iacovos Parpas studied jazz at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. His return to Cyprus found him busy in the music industry teaching and performing as a leader or as a sideman.

He started giving lessons of saxophone, clarinet and flute. He's been teaching the music idiom in public schools for many years and since 2017 he is a member of the faculty of the European University in Cyprus.

During his career he has been on stage with many important Greek and Cypriot musicians and participated in CD recordings, theater and TV productions.

Parpas was one of the founding members of the Cyprus Big Band. During his long time stint in the music scene of the island, he has participated in many festivals and performed at the most important jazz clubs and main stages of the country.