Avishai Cohen Quintet

The Avishai Cohen Quintet

Over the years, Avishai Cohen has been known to seek out and introduce a new generation of young talent to his music and to his worldwide audiences and fans. Many of them have gone on to make their own way in music with great achievement and success.

At Jazz A’ Marciac 2024, Avishai introduced for the first time a new generation of rising stars onstage who are connected to Avishai and his musical influence. This hand-picked line-up will perform new Avishai compositions, fan favourites and a few surprise tunes throughout the set, revealing the young fresh talent and all their versatility.

Line Up

  • Avishai Cohen Bass & Vocals
  • Itay Simhovich Piano Itay, 20 years old, another young, unknown and gifted pianist, recently discovered by Avishai, who performed with Avishai for the first time in Marciac. Certainly a rising star in the making...
  • Yonatan Voltzok Trombone A young big band leader and composer in his own right, Yonatan always plays with such variety and powerful solos, coming from the very best teachers and schooling with mentors such as: Jimmy Heath and Slide Hampton ...
  • Yuval Drabkin Saxophone You may not know Yuval, but you will soon recognise his own voice and unique sound. Having recorded with Avishai on several occasions for film and new music yet to be released, expect to hear more from him soon.
  • Roni Kaspi Drums The 23 year old drumming sensation, who some if not many of you may already know, has been making a BIG splash around the world since touring and recording with Avishai since 2020. Roni was found by Avishai via FaceBook during the Covid lockdown and has since been invited to join him and his music. ...