(photo: Patrick Van Vlerken)
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’s 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 2022, 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.
