Newsletter – March 2026 HIGHLIGHTS FROM The Japan Trio & Quintet Tour Avishai recently concluded a spectacular run of shows across Japan. From the electric atmosphere at the Blue Note Tokyo to the warm reception in Osaka, the energy from the audiences was truly inspiring. It was a remarkable start to the year, […]
Newsletter – February 2026 Dear Fans and Friends, The first month of the year has flown by in a heartbeat. After a brief moment of reflection and preparation, Avishai is thrilled to announce that it is time to get back on the road and share the music with you all. THE JOURNEY […]
Newsletter – January 2026 A New Year, A New Chapter:2026 Tours & Studio Magic Dear Friends and Supporters, As we step into 2026, we want to take a moment to thank you for being part of this incredible journey. Music is a bridge that connects us all, and your support continues to be […]
Newsletter – December 2025 A Heartfelt Thank You for an Unforgettable Year! Dear Friends and Supporters, As 2025 draws to a close, we take a moment to send a deeply heartfelt big thank you to each and every one of you. Your incredible support and enthusiasm this past year have truly fueled Avishai, […]
ƒ THE HOLIDAY SEASON IS HERE And what better gift than music? Explore Avishai Cohen’s exclusive collections, from rare recordings to fan favourites and make this season truly special for someone. Avishai Cohen Quintet STUDIO SESSION LIVE This release is a true collector’s item for both jazz lovers and vinyl enthusiasts. Format: Double Vinyl (2LP). […]
Newsletter – November 2025 The Avishai Cohen Trio: October Tour Triumphs! What a powerhouse run! Avishai Cohen and his trio absolutely crushed their October tour across France and Switzerland, leaving a trail of packed and sold-out venues in their wake. It was a wonderful journey, confirming the intense connection between the music and […]
Newsletter – October 2025 Avishai’s Autumn Update: New Live Vinyl, Tour Dates & Exclusive Giveaway! Dear fans, The leaves are falling and autumn is officially here, but the positive news keeps rolling in! Avishai is hitting the road and has a thrilling new release to share with you this month. Just […]
Avishai Cohen Quintet RARE STUDIO LIVE SESSION Limited Edition Double Vinyl On November 23, 2024, Avishai Cohen and his Quintet performed an intimate and exclusive Studio Live Session at the legendary Little Big Beat Studio with Roni Kaspi / drums, Itay Simhovich / piano, Yuval Drabkin / saxophone and Yonathan Voltzok / trombone. Now, this […]
A Special Message from Avishai Cohen Dear friends, fans and music lovers, As I look back on my musical journey, I am filled with gratitude for the moments that shaped me as a musician and as a person. When I first arrived in New York in the early 1990s, I was surrounded by energy, […]
Newsletter – September 2025 Dear fans, Hope you all enjoyed the summer and found some time to chill and relax. Avishai enjoyed performing at many major summer festivals and is now set to hit the road again this autumn. “THE HEBREW BOOK” IS BACK… ‘The Hebrew Book’ is back live in September […]
Newsletter – August 2025 Dear fans, We’re halfway through the summer! Avishai and his new trio and quintet musicians are enjoying the great summer vibes at all the packed venues at the European jazz festivals. MONTREAL JAZZ FESTIVAL Canada – June After his last visit at the Montreal Jazz in Canada where Avishai received […]
Newsletter – July 2025 Dear fans, The Summer season has finally started. Avishai and his musicians are ready to hit the summer festivals. During June, Avishai performed at many packed venues presenting music from his latest album ‘Brightlight’ and brand new music. Presenting his new trio, and his newly formed quintet in France and […]
Newsletter – June 2025 Dear fans, Still recovering from the emotions and good vibes Avishai received in May during his tour with the Metropole Orkest conducted by maestro Jules Buckley performing 6 concerts in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany and wow, it was a great experience with amazing musicians and hot audiences. Avishai with […]
Buy Now Dear fans, fellow musicians and educators, We are thrilled to announce a very special new edition: “Avishai Cohen – The Work”, releasing for the first time a comprehensive digital songbook collection featuring 100 original music charts. This unique collection spans over three decades of musical creation, carefully selected and transcribed for you. A […]
Newsletter – May 2025 Dear fans, Avishai has just completed a five date tour with his quintet in Budapest, Sicily, Stuttgart and Rottweil in Germany. Avishai and his musicians are now preparing themselves for further concerts during this Summer festival season! Discover more below. . Avishai Cohen meets Metropole Orkest This month, […]
Newsletter – April 2025 Dear fans, Avishai and his trio had a great time during their recent tour in March performing in France, Belgium, a short hop to the UK, followed by shows in Germany and Switzerland. All shows were heavily attended and it was so good to see so many faces and listening […]
Newsletter – February 2025 Dear fans, February was a love-ly month, Avishai released a new single a new double vinyl and completed a week long residency at the infamous Blue Note, New York with his trio presenting twelve shows of ‘Brightlight ‘ for the first time live to his New York fans. It was […]
Newsletter – January 2025 Happy New Year to you all. Avishai ended his year in beauty, with a stunning concert in Tel Aviv Israel on 24th December 2024 with the Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra, presenting his ‘Two Roses‘ programme. The hall was packed with more than 2000 attentive listeners, for this finale of the year. […]
Newsletter – December 2024 As we all now fall into the last month of 2024… Wow how time flys when you’re having fun on the road! Avishai had a wonderful time in November and enjoyed being on tour over the last few weeks, bringing for the first time a performance of ‘Brightlight‘ in his […]
Newsletter – October 2024 Dear fans A ‘Brightlight’ shone in Tokyo earlier this month when Avishai and his trio presented the Avishai Orchestral show for the first time. Two Roses was performed with the New Japan Philharmonic Orchestra. “Beyond imagination. Too beautiful to be true” (Atsuko Yashima). This magical show was followed by trio performances […]
Newsletter – September 2024 Dear fans The Summertime for many ends in the weeks ahead, but not everywhere! Somewhere Summertime is happening throughout the globe. Avishai is delighted to share with you his take on Gershwin classic ‘Summertime’, the 3rd single from his upcoming new album ‘Brightlight’. ‘Brightlight’ releases worldwide on 25th October.. […]
The third new single now released ‘Summertime’ from Brightlight Avishai presents the third single from his upcoming album “Brightlight”. A magnificent rendition by his trio of Gershwin’s classic “Summertime” between ska and afrobeat, for release on October 25th
Avishai Cohen unveils “Roni’s Swing”, the second single from his forthcoming album. This new track suitably titled showcases his trio and the talent of Roni Kaspi, the 23-year-old drumming prodigy spotted by Avishai, withthe eloquant play of Guy Moskovich on piano. CONTACTS LABEL Johann Audiffren – naïve / johann.audiffren@believe.com MANAGEMENT Ray Jefford / […]
The second new single now released ‘Roni’s Swing’ from Brightlight Avishai is delighted that his second single was released just on 5th July, ‘Roni’s Swing’ from his upcoming album ‘Brightlight’, release planned for October 25th 2024. Check out the new single ‘Roni’s Swing‘ and live video!!
Newsletter – June 2024 Dear fans Avishai and his band members are enjoying some time off to be fully prepared for the upcoming summer concerts and festivals, from the end of June through to early September. Banda ‘Iroko’ Summer Festivals this July You can catch Avishai and Banda ‘Iroko’ in many cities so […]
First new single now released ‘Courage’ from Brightlight Avishai is delighted that his first single was released just on 31st May, ‘Courage’ from his upcoming album ‘Brightlight’, release planned for October 25th 2024. Check out the new single ‘Courage‘ and live video!!
Newsletter – April 2024 Dear fans Avishai just completed a very active trio tour in Japan with Guy and Roni earlier this month. A BIG thank you to all the 1000’s of fans who came out to watch and listen to the trio! Besides the residency at the Blue Note Tokyo, Avishai was for […]
Newsletter – March 2024 Dear fans Its full on this year, for Avishai who has already been very active in the first quarter of the year, this busy theme continues throughout the year… Late last month Avishai had a great time recording new compositions for his next new albumat his favoured Nilento Studios, near […]
Newsletter – February 2024 Dear fans Avishai really enjoyed being on tour again with his great friend Makoto Ozone during the recent‘Amity Duet ‘ tour completed throughout Europe. Thank you to all the mass of fans that turned out for this unique music and shows. A further Duet concert is scheduled in Madrid, Spain […]
Newsletter – January 2024 Happy New Year! Dear fans First of all I would like you to send my best wishes for the new year, especially wishing you a lot of peace and love for 2024! In 2024 many exciting things are on the agenda, performances, recording and many projects. The Amity Duet […]
Newsletter – November 2023 Dear fans and followers, Avishai and his trio would like to thank all the fans who came out over the last few weeks during the European tour for their warm welcome and support! Last shows of 2023 In just a few of days the trio will continue their tour […]
Avishai Cohen Trio, Live @ Auditorium Parco Della Musica Ennio Morricone, Rome – 03/11/2023By Riccardo Rossi The Roma Jazz Festival 2023 continues with its varied program of events and after last October 12’s preview with Ibrahim Maalouf, followed on November 3 by the unmissable performance of John Scofield and his Trio, it arrived on the […]
Newsletter – October 2023 Dear fans Welcome back after the summer break. Avishai had an amazing time and much fun at the Blue Note Club,New York City withmusical partner Makoto Ozone performing 8 shows back to back in August. The ‘Amity Duet” tour will continue this month with an extensive schedule throughoutJapan. 05/10/2023 7:00pm […]
Newsletter – September 2023 NEW TRIO shows for this Autumn The first trio show after the recent summer break will begin in Israel at the ShuniAmphitheatre… a rare outdoor performance in Israel with Guy Moskovich (piano) and RoniKaspi (drums). The trio will be presenting compositions from Avishai latest trio album ‘Shifting Sands’alongside fan favourites […]
Newsletter – August 2023 Hope everybody is enjoying a great summer and holiday time together! AVISHAI BANDA ‘IROKO’ “HOT” SUMMER TOUR Avishai and his Banda ‘Iroko’ had an amazing time touring all over Europe with very hot sunny days to rainy autumn weather, but all felt so good to see that everybody kept on […]
Newsletter – July 2023 June highlights & Miles Davis Award 2023 Avishai and his trio have just completed a tour in June, performing in Germany, France and four Canadian festivals. It was so good to see so many fans on the road and meeting new fans in Quebec City for this first-time visit. A […]
Avishai Cohen is presented with the prestigious Miles Davis Award on 30th June 2023 at the Montreal Jazz Festival Canada. A significant highlight took place on 30th June at the Montreal Jazz Festival when Avishai was very honoured to receive the Miles Davis Award presented (by Andre Menard Co founder of the festival), at a […]
We are thrilled to announce that Avishai Cohen has been named the recipient of the prestigious Miles Davis Award 2023. The award will be presented to him during his highly anticipated trio performance at The Montreal Jazz Festival on June 30th, an event that has already sold out. André Ménard, the festival’s founder, will be […]
Newsletter – June 2023 IROKO – Out there! Avishai is thrilled and humbled by the feedback his new album Iroko has received to date, both in the press and from his fans. Thank you for your wonderful support! Avishai is now enjoying a well-deserved break to recharge his batteries in advance of a busy […]
Newsletter – May 2023 IROKO released worldwideFriday 5th May 2023 It’s New Music Friday! Avishai is excited to release his 20th studio album Iroko with his friend and musical partner master congero and vocalist Abraham Rodriguez Jr. Within the past few weeks, singles “The Healer,” “Fahina” and “Fly Me To The Moon” have all […]
Newsletter April 2023 Avishai had an amazing time performing the world premiere of his Banda ‘Iroko’ in Paris! The Banda played to a sold-out Chatelet on March 12th; the atmosphere was amazing to behold! PRE order the new album ‘Iroko’ now! As of today you can pre order the CD and Vinyl of […]
Newsletter March 2023 Dear fans, Avishai had an amazing time being on the road in February with his trio Guy Moskovich and Roni Kaspi. After 2 sold out concerts in Benelux, Avishai and his trio travelled to Japan for a series ofshows at the Blue Note Club Tokyo, with a finale evening alongside Makoto […]
Newsletter February 2023 Dear fans, Avishai and his trio with Guy Moskovich (piano) and Roni Kaspi (drums) began 2023 with 2 sold-out shows at concert venues in Germany. Such an inspiring and lovely start to the new year! 2023 is shaping up to be a very exciting, action-packed year for Avishai. TRIO NEWS! Upcoming shows […]
Newsletter January 2023 Dear fans, Avishai and his music team wishes you all a peaceful and enjoyable 2023! We hope you all celebrated the recent festive holiday season with your family and friends. A quick glance back at 2022! Looking forward to the year ahead – 2023! Avishai will kick off this new year with […]
Newsletter November 2022 Dear fans,Avishai is very happy to be back on tour again very soon in Germany and France the last tour of 2022! 01/12/2022 8:00pm Trio Show – Schwetzingen, Germany Tickets 02/12/2022 8:00pm Trio Show – Grenoble, France Sold Out 03/12/2022 7:30pm Trio Show – Duc des Lombards, Paris Sold Out 03/12/2022 10:00pm […]
Newsletter September 2022 Dear fans, This summer has been an amazing time for Avishai and his trio, performing in over 14 countries and are now very much looking forward to the Autumn leaves falling and the on going activity that begins very soon. Last month was so rewarding for Avishai, seeing so many fans in […]
The modern jazz trio at its finest. The sophisticated sounds of Shifting Sands resonate throughout bassist Avishai Cohen’s uber-cool latest album. This collection of ten original compositions provides the vehicle for the quintessential modern jazz trio at its finest. Together with Elchin Shirinov’s piano and Roni Kaspi’s drums, Cohen creates an ensemble which exudes cool and the healing power of […]
Newsletter September 2022 Dear fans, This summer has been an amazing time for Avishai and his trio, performing in over 14 countries and are now very much looking forward to the Autumn leaves falling and the on going activity that begins very soon. Last month was so rewarding for Avishai, seeing so many fans in […]
Avishai Cohen Trio:Shifting Sands Every once and a while a recording comes along that is so spectacular that you may want to unabashedly dance to the music in the street, perhaps even handing out copiies of it if you could – certainly recommending it to anyone who wonders why you are dancing so ecstatically. This is […]
Trust Chick Corea to have associated only with the finest musical partners throughout his long and illustrious career – from when he was still exploring avenues in music, before he came to a radical definition of his musical voice until the very end of his life, when he became a celebrated leader. So it should come as […]
Newsletter August 2022 Dear fans, Avishai, and his trio have only just returned home after many amazing days on the road,visiting so many special places like Napoli and even perform at the crater of the Volcano‘Vesuvius’ and on other beautiful mountains in Chamonix, meeting up with many fans,friends and other musicians on tour. Great as […]
Newsletter July 2022 Avishai, is now enjoying a short break. The last trio tour extended over three continents meeting and performing to many happy faces on the road during June and the early days in July. Good news! Avishai and his trio will kick off their European summer festivals tour very soon and you can […]
Newsletter June 2022 ‘Shifting Sands’ Avishai, is enjoying and having an amazing time so far on tour with his trio, seeing so many fans, and feeling the positive vibes from you during early summer. Thank you for all your lovely comments, live reactions at the shows & your support of the new trio album ‘Shifting […]
‘‘Shifting Sands re-engages with the very 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.” Avishai is counting down to Friday 13th May when the worldwide release of his new trio album ‘Shifting Sands’ is out everywhere! Avishai and his […]
Newsletter April 2022 ‘Shifting Sands’ New Album release concerts coming soon Avishai returns to the road this week to perform new music from his new trio album, Elchin Shirinov (piano) and Roni Kaspi (drums). ‘Shifting Sands‘ will be officially released globally on Friday 13th May Catch Avishai Cohen and his Trio ‘Live’ at the following […]
Newsletter March 2022 Dear fans and followers. Avishai, is currently enjoying some time off at home, but will be ready to hit the road again soon for more live action with his trio in April and May, presenting ‘Shifting Sands’, Avishai’s new trio album with recording and touring trio partners; Elchin Shirinov (piano) and Roni […]
Love is in the Air today! Avishai wishes everybody a very happy Valentine’s day! Avishai and his trio will be back on the road as from this week aptly kicking off his tour in the city of love, PARIS! The Perfect Gift Looking for a perfect Valentine gift today in the city of romance […]
Newsletter January 2022 Happy New Year! Avishai, took a welcome short break after a very busy 2nd half of 2021, spending some special time at home with family, friends and recording new music in the studio. ‘My best wishes to my fans and followers wishing you a wonderful and healthy 2022!‘. The New Year […]
Newsletter December 2021 Dear fans, The Avishai trio, completed a wonderful tour last month having countless great moments on and off stage. Avishai was happy to see so many fans again out there on the road, and to receive good vibes from all of you. The trio completed 11 live concerts in November, performing in […]
Newsletter November 2021 Dear fans, Such a great response Avishai, Elchin and Roni received from so many fans on the road last month, they had so much fun performing at several festivals and venues, including intimate packed clubs. Here’s a snippet from last month. November – December Tour schedule Good news, the tour schedule […]