Pianist, composer and writer Sakis Papadimitriou is one of the key figures in Greek jazz. He was born in Kavala in 1940 and grew up in Thessaloniki. He started studying piano at a very early age and later he continued with classical guitar. He has a degree from the Philosophy Department of the Ioannina University, the Paedagogic Academy of Ioannina and the Paedagogic Department of the Patras University.

Soon after his studies he started publishing writings and essays on music. His book "An introduction to Jazz" was published in 1963. During the 60's and 70's he was very active participating in various groups and performing in many festivals in Greece and abroad.

The legendary recording "Improvising at Barako's", a duo album with Floros Floridis, was released in 1980.
His writings have been published in many magazines (Jazz, Echos & HiFi, Jazz&Tzaz, etc.). Sakis Papadimitriou was the publisher of the Sin and Plin magazine, he has worked as a radio producer for many years and also he has composed music for the theater and silent movies.