Avishai Cohen
Biography
Over the last twenty five years Internationally acclaimed bassist, singer, composer Avishai Cohen, has grown to be one of the heavyweights of contemporary jazz, with a catalogue to rival those of even the most legendary in the field of jazz… and beyond.
His captivating live performances, unique sound and musical statement is now extensively known throughout every corner of the world, attracting large live audiences, listeners and passionate fans. Cohen music has shaped and influenced many.
“Today known as a unique composer and music Influencer with no boundaries”.
Avishai in recent years has been busy on the road with his infamous trio formation, and classical project ‘’Two Roses’’, An Evening with Avishai Cohen and creating new projects and recordings throughout this time, since his first release in 1998 – Adama (Concord).
Projects
The “Amity Duet” with Makoto Ozone
Photo by Makoto Ebi.
A dream-come-true collaboration of two of the leading figures in contemporary music today. The ‘ Amity ‘ Duet, inspired through Friendship, Peace , Harmony and Mutual understanding. Makoto Ozone and Avishai Cohen, are both unique creators of jazz in the world today with substantial paths and careers forged, who are also both closely intertwined to belated jazz legend Chick Corea. They will join forces presenting a series of intimate acoustic performances throughout the globe during 2023 - 2024.
“Avishai Cohen Trio”
Photo by Patrick Van Vlerken
Avishai Cohen (Bass)
Guy Moskovich (Piano)
Roni Kaspi (Drums)
Over the last twenty-five years Internationally acclaimed bassist, singer, composer Avishai Cohen, has grown to be one of the heavyweights of contemporary jazz, with a catalogue to rival those of even the most legendary in the field of jazz… and beyond.
His captivating live performances, unique sound and musical statement are now extensively known throughout every corner of the world, attracting large live audiences, listeners and passionate fans. Cohen music has shaped and influenced many.
‘Today is known as a unique composer and music Influencer with no boundaries.’
With his new trio, Cohen will present music from his latest celebrated trio album ‘‘Shifting Sands ‘ (May 2022) performing brand new original compositions, alongside fan favourites and repertoire from his vast musical library.
Shifting Sands highlights the special alchemy that Cohen’s music provides:
fresh and expansive melodic lines, diverse and sophisticated rhythms and a musical elegance that only he can achieve.”
Cohen, who has always distinguished himself in the past as a great promoter and discoverer of new, young gifted musicians, once again Cohen brings exceptional talent with this young fresh new trio configuration, Guy Moskovich on piano and young Israeli drummer Roni Kaspi.
Guy has been on Avishai’s radar for a few years, and at 26 years old he has already established himself as one of the most in-demand pianists and composers of his young generation in both Israel and New York City.
Roni Kaspi, born in Israel in July 2000, recently graduated from Berklee College of Music, USA. During the lockdown early in 2020, she met Avishai Cohen, with whom she performed virtually on Facebook. This distant interaction immediately developed into a strong musical connection, which led to her being invited to partner with Avishai on tour in September 2020.