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 […]
**** EDITOR’S CHOICE Avishai Cohen (b), Elchin Shirinov (p) and Roni Kaspi (d). Rec. August 2022 Following the orchestral manoeuvres of 2021’s epic Two Roses, shape-shifting Israeli bassist Cohen returns to the trio format – and the result might just be his best album since Gently Disturbed 14 years ago. The protean qualities that make Cohen […]
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 […]
With “Shifting Sands”, he again proves that he is not resting on his laurels. Listen to Intertwined – the opening track – and the cornerstone – of the record – and you’ll understand right away that he’s raised the bar again France Musique ‘Avishai Cohen has become a global star for his bass sound that […]
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 […]
On February 17, 2022, La Seine Musicale programmed a major symphonic concert with Avishai Cohen on vocals and double bass, Elchin Shirinov on piano, Roni Kaspi on drums and Bastien Stil conducting. A wonderful evening, under the sign of virtuosity and enchantment. Author, composer, bassist, singer, Avishai Cohen fascinates us and makes us travel far […]
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 […]
Avishai Cohen and Trio Receive Well-Deserved Standing Ovations at EFG London Jazz Festival While bassists are often the backbone of musical groups, it is atypical for the bassist to take the front-and-center stage. However, Avishai Cohen and his trio are anything but typical. At their performance at the EFG London Jazz Festival, the trio was […]
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 […]
Avishai was featured in Jazzwise Magazine UK (Nov 2021)
Read the feature about Avishai in Basista Magazine (Issue No 5, 2021)
Newsletter October 2021 Dear fans, Avishai and his trio are back in action on the road until the end of this year, hope to see many of you out there. It feels so good to be on stage again performing live, adding more shows to the tour schedule. Check out the latest tour schedule to […]
Newsletter September 2021 Dear fans, Over the last few months Avishai has been performing and touring with his trio, having much fun on stage, at many different festivals, events including live shows in Romania, France, Spain, Slovenia and many more, performing to many fans and BIG crowds during these unique days and period for all […]
Newsletter July 2021 Dear fans, Avishai is feeling great to be on tour again, performing live and to see so many of you out there, it’s so good to be back with you! The Israel tour was a joy and a great start to the summer. Over the past 3 weeks he has been touring […]
Newsletter June 2021 Back in Live Action! Dear fans, We are very happy to announce Avishai will be touring again very soon! Kicking off in Israel a series of 4 concerts with his trio. ‘Can‘t wait to go on stage again and see many of you soon’. Meanwhile take care and stay healthy. Live music […]
‘Two Roses” was reviewed by Gaffa.dk: read the original review here: https://gaffa.dk/anmeldelse/148823/anmeldelse-perler-i-en-kurv-med-perler/ Or here is the English Translation: REVIEW: Pearls in a basket with pearls Album / Naïve / BelieveRelease D. 16.04.2021Reviewed by: Ivan Rod Israeli-born, US-based Avishai Cohen is a high-profile jazz composer and bassist. An exceptional composer, musician and singer (!) With a […]
Newsletter May 2021 Dear fans and followers, I am so excited to announce a trio tour in my home country Israel during the month of June 9th – 12th These are the first ‘Live’ performances in Israel for over two years, so happy! Can’t wait to go back on stage again and perform live for […]
New Album Now Available To my most loyal fans and customers. Thank you! I am very happy today to announce that my new album “Two Roses” is now available at my music store and worldwide from your selected retailer. Buy Now Other Retail Stores Listen here to ‘Two Roses’ available on […]
“EVERYTHING I’M DOING IS HOPEFULLY LEADING TO THE FUTURE… THE FUTURE IS NOW” Avishai Cohen Avishai Cohen’s turbo-charged bass lines and kinetic melodic style have defined the last 20 years of the art of the trio and put the bass on top. Championed early on by Chick Corea, before leading his own epoch-defining bands, notably […]
Avishai Cohen demonstrates his immense creativity. by Hilary Robertson There’s a driving force behind the fine new release from bassist Avishai Cohen. Arvoles (‘Trees’ in the Ladino language derived from old Spanish) begins with the superb opening bass notes of Simonero and crosses back and forth across the line between classical and jazz disciplines. The intricacy of Cohen’s compositions (the […]
“Waking Up Passions” by Miquel Bricullé (English translation) Avishai Cohen: double bass, vocals and composerElchin Shirinov: piano Mark Guiliana: drums In this ’50:50:50’ concert, double bass player Avishai Cohen proved once again that he can maintain an idyllic atmosphere with an audience that venerates him like a rock star. With the addition of drummer Mark […]
Avishai Cohen got the crowd cheering! by Mats Hallberg – Orkesterjournalen – Gothenburg, February 7th, 2020 Of all the times the Israeli super bassist Avishai Cohen has visited Sweden, I have only seen him this one time. Of the seventeen albums he has released, I have only listened carefully to one of them (“Arvoles” June […]
Avishai Cohen Trio, Tonhalle ,Dusseldorf, Germany, December 6, 2019 by Phillip Woolever Avishai Cohen is embarking on a global birthday tour next year, including many dates with this current trio formation of long time drummer and fellow Israeli Noam David and pianist Elchin Shirinov from Azerbaijan. Considering that the group started presenting most of the album Arvoles (Razdaz Recordz 2019) recently, […]
Dieser Kontrabass spricht viele Sprachen by Wilhelm Klotzek Wohin die Reise beim modernen Jazz geht, hat das Trio um den israelischen Bassisten Avishai Cohen am Freitagabend in Berlin aufgezeigt. Dieser Ansicht ist Wilhelm Klotzek, der in den ausgefeilten Klängen fast Wörter erkennen konnte. Avishai Cohen gilt derzeit als einer begabtesten Bassspieler weltweit. 1970 in Israel […]
AVISHAI COHEN – Der Kreislauf des Lebens Der israelische Bassist Avishai Cohen gehört zu den großen Virtuosen auf seinem Instrument. Doch auf seiner neuen CD „Arvoles“ (Rykodisc/Warner) wird Virtuosität nebensächlich, und die Geschichten rücken in den Vordergrund. In der Vergangenheit mochte man Avishai Cohen zuweilen einen gewissen Hang zur Redundanz bescheinigt haben. Auf seinem neuen […]
We are pleased to have available Avishai’s 4th Songbook ‘ARVOLES’ as a digital version (PDF)! BUY Songbook ‘ARVOLES’ This book contains the following scores: Simonero Arvoles Face Me Gesture #2 Elchinov Childhood (For Carmel) Gesture #1 Nostalgia New York 90’s Wings
(Source: Rolling Stone | rollingstone.fr)
The albums of Israeli jazz bassist Avishai Cohen, who is also active as a singer, bandleader, composer and arranger, are marked by a remarkable curiosity to explore new musical ground with each project. So it’s no wonder that his latest album Arvoles has nothing in common with the highly successful last album “1970”, not to […]
