Over the past two decades, bassist, singer, composer, Jazz visionary and innovator, Avishai Cohen, has earned his reputation as one of the greatest bass players of his generation. His original compositions and arrangements reflect an expansive musical universe and embrace a vital blend of traditions, cultures, languages and styles, from Hebrew, Ladino folk songs alongside pulsating original contemporary jazz.

Following on from the hugely successful release of ‘Almah’ (Warner/Parlophone, 2013), a unique project which combined Trio with a string quartet, Avishai in recent years has taken further steps into the future, with Trio and Full Orchestra. It is the culmination of his musical journey, bringing two worlds together – classical and jazz.

An Evening with Avishai Cohen features his dynamic core Trio of double bass, drums and piano, while the sophisticated, legitimate integration of symphony orchestra lends an added dimension to Cohen’s distinctive sound. Programmes include settings of Cohen’s own contemporary jazz and world music compositions, orchestrated traditional Hebrew - Ladino songs, and classical works, while the arrangements span set-ups for solo, trio and full orchestra.

The result is an exhilarating musical experience, intimate yet high impact.

“With a symphony orchestra around him, his flair for the dramatic finds its ideal aesthetic environment.”
All About Jazz

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Avishai Cohen (bass, vocals), Roni Kaspi (drums), Guy Moskovich (piano), Symphony Orchestra (•)

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.
Avishai Cohen presents a new banda and live project for a world tour in 2023. In support of his new album ‘ Iroko’ with Abraham Rodrigues Jnr.
‘ Iroko ‘ is inspired and derived from the tradition and rooted in Afro Caribbean music. Alongside him on stage are some of the very first musicians he performed with in NYC, within the small club scene downtown, back in the early 90's.

‘’ ‘Iroko’ is a long time dream I have had since knowing and playing with Abraham Rodrigues Jnr. A great unique singer, congero and master of Afro Caribbean music in its full spectrum. I have assembled this all star band to now execute live this amazing project ‘Iroko’ ‘’ Avishai Cohen, June 2022

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Avishai Cohen (bass, vocals)

A dream-come-true collaboration oftwoof the leading figures in contemporary music today.
The ‘ Amity ‘ Duet, inspiredthroughFriendship, Peace, Harmony and Mutual understanding ... Makoto Ozone and Avishai Cohen, are both unique creators ofjazz 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.

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‘

Makoto Ozone's stellar career has brought him a Grammy nomination in 2003. Thenceforth Makoto has constantly been in the forefront of the international jazz scene, recording and touring with such greats as Gary Burton, Chick Corea, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Paquito D'Rivera, Arturo Sandoval, Elis Marsalis, Branford Marsalis, Jeff “Tain” Watts, and many others. In 2004, he formed the "No Name Horses" big band in Japan. The band has been performing successfully in Japan and all over the globe ever since.
In recent years, Makoto has also been focusing on works from the classical music repertoire, playing concertosby Bernstein, Mozart, Rachmaninov, and Prokofiev, with major orchestras both in Japan and abroad. Such performances have been highly acclaimed by the press.

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Avishai Cohen (bass, vocals)