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Avishai Cohen Trio – The Barbican, London, 24th November 2018
BLACKCOUNTRYROCK – Avishai Cohen, Shai Maestro and Mark Guilana – The Barbican, London, 24th November 2018 Sometimes it is nice to go to gigs with no preconceptions. It’s even better when they turn out to be wonderful. My good friend Raymond Gorman had been badgering me about Avishai for years. When Cohen announced a London […]
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Newsletter II – November
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Newsletter I – November
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Newsletter – October
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Newsletter – August
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Newsletter – May 2018
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Newsletter – March 2018
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Kultursegler: “Nur beste Zutaten – Avishai Cohen trifft im Nikolaisaal auf das Filmorchester Babelsberg” (German Review)
Quotes Gemeinsam mit dem Babelsberger Filmorchester unter der Leitung von Bastien Stil entstand eine Fusion aus Modern Jazz, nahöstlicher Musik, Latin und Klassik. Ein Abend, wie ein köstliches Mezze-Buffet! Avishai Cohen and his trio together with the Babelsberg Film Orchestra under the direction of Bastien Stil created a fusion of jazz, classical, middle eastern and […]
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New single ‘Blinded’ (Laurent Pepper Rework)
Excited to share with you an audio extract of my new single ‘Blinded’ – Laurent Pepper Rework – from my album ‘1970‘… you can listen or download ‘Blinded’ here: Blinded (Laurent Pepper Rework) or you can listen and order the album ‘1970‘ here: ‘1970’ album Read more about ‘1970’.
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L’Express – ‘1970’ CD Review
Quotes “Sur 1970– son année de naissance –, il remise quelque peu ses prouesses d’instrumentiste au profit de sa voix, chaude et lumineuse,….” “On 1970 – his year of birth -, he gives some of his prowess as an instrumentalist to the benefit of his warm and bright voice….” “ Il y fait montre […]
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“Once again, Avishai Cohen nailed it.” 1970 Review, UK Vibe
‘1970’ CD Review – UK Vibe – 4/5* With this last album, the world-renowned bass player Avishai Cohen departs from his usual stellar jazz recordings and offers us a groovy and mellow compilation of original and traditional songs, inspired by music of the 1970s. It is not the first time Avishai Cohen enchants listeners with […]
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‘A Moment of Grace’ – Trio Live in Lille
Live Review: La Voix du Nord Avishai Cohen en trio avant son concert symphonique avec l’ONL : géant Avant de se produire avec l’Orchestre national de Lille, ce samedi soir, le contrebassiste israélien était en trio, ce vendredi midi, au Nouveau Siècle. Moment de grâce. Un public connaisseur, enthousiaste et debout pour applaudir le concert […]
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New Single 'Song of Hope'!
Ahead of the release of his upcoming album ‘1970‘ (6th October 2017 – Sony Masterworks), Avishai shares his third single ‘Song of Hope’. This ‘magnificent ballad‘ (FIP Radio, FR), expressing unity, compassion and togetherness is another teaser in anticipation of the new sounds of ‘1970‘.Over the last 2 months, Avishai has also released 2 other […]
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JazzThetik – ‘1970’ Front Cover!
Avishai will feature in the next issue of JazzThetik. Here he is fronting the magazine cover.
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All About Jazz – live review from ‘Alfa Jazz’
A beautiful review of Avishai’s performance at the Lviv Jazz Festival in June 2017, with the INSO-Lviv Orchestra. …There were two sets on the main stage that will be long remembered, especially by those of us who had never heard Avishai Cohen with a symphony orchestra, and those of us who had been asleep on Chucho Valdes. […]
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New Single + New Album!
This week Avishai released the brand new single, ‘Motherless Child’, from his forth coming album ‘1970’ (October 2017 – Sony Masterworks) ‘1970’ sees Avishai unveil 12 pieces that range from heartfelt original songs in English to spirited reprises of Middle Eastern folk songs. Cohen and a superb band have fine-tuned arrangements that are enviably concise. […]
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Live Review from Luxembourg – Orchestra Concert
It was a great concert followed by a great review from Musik der Welten, Luxembourg, after the ‘An Evening with Avishai Cohen’ concert on 24th May 2017. Avishai Cohen and his trio performed with Orchestre Philharmonique du Luxembourg, and Conductor Gast Waltzing. Read from the full press clipping here: 170524_R_N_Journal_26mai17_Claude Müller_Musik der Welten
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Newsletter – May 2017
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Jazzwise Concert Review at the Barbican, London
On 9th February 2017, Avishai Cohen came with his trio and his orchestral project to perform at the Barbican, London (UK), with the BBC Concert Orchestra. The music and collaboration was a huge success. Here Jazzwise talks about the evening:
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A New Project! Avishai Cohen’s ‘Jazz Free’
2017 will see Avishai Cohen performing with a new band and new music. Avishai Cohen’s “Jazz Free” is a new project conveying some of the spirit of his next album (scheduled for release in September 2017 – Sony Music). The live show is destined to provide a more groove based sound where Cohen will lead the band […]
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London Concert Dedication to John Ellson
‘An Evening with Avishai Cohen’, with the BBC Concert OrchestraThursday 9th FebruaryShow: 7.30pmBarbican Centre, Silk Street, LondonVenue and event link The concert on 9th February is dedicated to the memory of John Ellson, celebrating his life, work and great wit. John was a close friend and Avishai’s UK Producer. He was a key figure in […]
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Newsletter – December 2016
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Two Jazz Visionaries Join Forces
Avishai Cohen’s Razdaz Recordz hosts Kurt Rosenwinkel’s new independent label, Heartcore Records. Through this new collaboration we are delighted to be working with Kurt and his new record label. With our established distribution partners, Razdaz with Heartcore Records, will continue to release music that is of the highest quality and integrity and most importantly for […]
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Gently Disturbed vinyl – back with us…
…plus free postage at the Avishai Cohen online store for over 2 weeks! We are very happy to have available and in store again, Avishai’s 2008 trio album, Gently Disturbed, on vinyl. You can get your copy HERE And with the holiday season upon us, we’re offering free postage on all orders placed at Avishai’s […]
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Newsletter – November 2016
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On Tour with Chick Corea
Celebrating his 75th Birthday 30th August to 18th September After several years, Avishai will be on stage again with Chick Corea, to celebrate his 75th birthday. The tour, also with drummer Marcus Gilmore, kicks off at the Red Sea Jazz Festival, Israel on Tuesday 30th August. See the complete list of concerts HERE To celebrate […]
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Razdaz Recordz – NEW Website, NEW Album
New Website Exciting news from Avishai’s record label Razdaz Recordz – Razdaz has just launched it’s brand new website With a well deserved fresh, new look Razdaz Recordz is proud to present all of their artists and their music in a much easier, more visual and user friendly way. Enjoy exploring the new site. […]
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Szczecin Biznes – Concert Review
“The Concert Avishai Cohen: The Pure Essences and Energy of Music” “…referred to [as]…”creator of the modern jazz” or “one of the most innovative artists”, this evening at the Philharmonic gave the people of Szczecin belief that these terms are not inflated.” “The performance ended after 3 encores and an applause that lasted well […]
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Newsletter – April 2016
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Newsletter – March 2016
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‘Tonight Avishai Cohen led New York to Paris, masterfully.’
Click HERE to read the original review in French on Toute La Culture: Written by: Elie Petit English translation: Avishai Cohen and his NY Sextet Saturday, February 27th Division gave the second of his three exceptional concerts in the Philharmonie de Paris. More classical in form, more jazz in the background, always so beautiful. On […]
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‘Avishai Cohen wins Cesena’ – Concert Review, Italy
Avishai Cohen conquista Cesena, un jazz dalle Mille e una notte Un jazz dalle Mille e una notte. Un pubblico quasi timido all’inizio di fronte al semi conosciuto artista, ma scatenato alla fine. Tutti in piedi ad applaudire per 5 minuti buoni e la standing ovation poteva durare di più, interrotta solo perchè alla fine Avishai Cohen – […]
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Newsletter – Jan 2016
To find out more, clickHERE 26/02 ‘An evening with Avishai Cohen and Orchestre National d’Ile-de-France’ SOLD OUT 27/02 ‘Avishai Cohen’s New York Division’ SOLD OUT 28/02 ‘Chano Dominguez & Nino Josele invites Avishai Cohen’ Tickets We’re giving ONE lucky winner the chance to WIN TWO FREE TICKETS for ALL THREE SHOWS at the Paris Philharmonie […]
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Razdaz Recordz Newsletter – Nov/Dec 2015
Dear Friends, Fans and Music Lovers, With the release of the new Avishai Cohen Trio album ‘From Darkness’ and a series of successful artists shows, we’d like to thank you all for making this year, a memorable one! We have many exciting plans with new artists and releases coming up next year, so listen out! […]
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Avishai Cohen Trio with the Brno Philharmonic, Brno, Czech Republic – Live Review!
TRIUMFÁLNY VEČER AVISHAIA COHENA A FILHARMONIE BRNO An Evening With Avishai, koncert Avishaia Cohenas Filharmonií Brno, Bobycentrum, 30.11.2015 Keď pred viac než rokom vystúpil Avishai Cohen so sláčikovým kvartetom v pražskej Hybernii, len niekoľko zasvätencov vedelo, že ide o prvý krok k ešte odvážnejšiemu projektu. Podstatná časť Cohenovej kariéry je spojená s jeho účinkovaním v triu. Je to formát, […]
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Roma Jazz Festival (Rome, Italy) – Live Review!
Avishai Cohen e il germe dell’originalità Ciò che colpisce da subito di questo trio voluto dal contrabbassista israeliano Avishai Cohen è l’ originalità e l’ intensità del suono, e il singolare assetto dei ruoli reciproci: in fondo il trio è la formazione classica del Jazz, eppure Cohen ne scardina le dinamiche, senza ricorrere a […]
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Newsletter – October 2015
Dear Fans, We have recently updated Avishai’s Youtube Channel with lots of great new content! So why not take a look at the Channel and subscribe to get the best of Avishai Cohen! We’re inviting you to send us any video footage that you have personally filmed; these can be from one of Avishai’s concerts, […]
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Newsletter – August 2015
“A wonderful evening filled with freedom and emotion.” Rhein-Neckar Zeitung, Heidelberg Classical Festival, March 2015 Over the last few years Avishai has been performing and creating more music and arrangements associated with the classical world. After the release of the album Almah (2013, Parlophone/Warners), a unique project which combined trio with a string quartet, Avishai […]
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Interview with Vltava Radio, Czech Republic
Listen to the interview with Avishai Cohen at Vltava Radio before his show at Colours of Ostrava!
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Interview feature, Bass Musician Magazine, US
When writing music, a phrase might need the one “perfect” note to satisfy our ear. There are times when this tone is elusive and there is no other choice but to try numerous options until the veiled pitch reveals itself. In much the same way, there are times in writing when an adjective refuses to […]
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NRC Magazine Feature, Holland
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Jazzism Magazine, Holland – Excellent Feature
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Bass Professor Magazine, Germany – Great Feature!
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Bajos y Bajistas Magazine, Spain – Excellent Feature & Interview
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Correggio, Italy – Exciting Live Review!
Il concerto che si è svolto presso il teatro Asioli di Correggio ha visto Avishai Cohen esibirsi con il trio con cui è stato inciso “From Darkness”; il batterista Daniel Dor e il pianista Nitai Hershkovits sono i due musicisti che hanno accompagnato Avishai Cohen in questo meraviglioso viaggio musicale, per quello che è stato, […]
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Newsletter – May 2015
In celebration of the new Avishai Cohen Trio album, ‘From Darkness’, Razdaz Recordz have created a special fan package, available for one month only! It will include the limited CD + DVD edition, 12” vinyl (96kHz High-Res) and digital download including the exclusive bonus track ‘Crazeology’. In support of the new Avishai Cohen Trio album […]
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Mainz, Germany – Live Review
Fingerakrobatik und Feinfühligkeit: Jazz-Trio rund um den Kontrabassisten Avishai Cohen im Frankfurter Hof MAINZ – (asche). Bei allem der Jazz-Elite gebührenden Respekt – nur wenige verfügen über ein solch ausgeprägtes Alleinstellungsmerkmal in ihrer Formulierungskraft wie der israelische Komponist und Kontrabassist Avishai Cohen. Mit Pianist Nitai Hershkovits und Schlagwerker Daniel Dor hat er sein welterfahrenes […]
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Heidelberg Classical Festival, Germany – Live Review
Avishai Cohen Trio und Stuttgarter Kammerorchester konzertierten gemeinsam Jazz, Worldmusic und Klassisches: Avishai Cohen Trio und Stuttgarter Kammerorchester gaben ihre gemeinsame Weltpremiere beim Heidelberger Frühling – Gefeierter Auftritt Von Rainer Köhl Das Festivalmotto “Freiheit wagen” hätte nicht besser passen können als zum jüngsten Konzert beim Heidelberger Frühling, dem Zusammentreffen des Avishai Cohen Trios […]
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Newsletter – April 2015
“‘From Darkness’ is truly a joyous celebration with excellent soloing and stellar interplay… this is undeniably a great musical experience that define Cohen’s signature style. Paula Edelstein, AXS (Online), (US) Feb 2015 From Darkness is now available in the US and Canada, on CD, VINYL and DOWNLOAD, from the following stores amongst others; For all […]
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Direction Magazine, Excellent Feature, Estonia
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JAZZjapan – ‘From Darkness’ Interview and CD review
Album review “From Darkness”; A sophisticated and creative masterpiece: a sign that brings impact to the world of Jazz “From darkness” is the second trio album since 2008 and falls after his atypical instrumental releases such as; the piano duo album “Duende” or the unique strings project “Almah”. Avishai’s technique, after all this time, is […]
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AXS, Online – ‘From Darkness’, excellent CD Review
‘From Darkness’ spotlights the great artistry of the Avishai Cohen Trio Whether he’s touring a classical music program such as Avishai Cohen With Strings, playing jazz, world music or beyond, Avishai Cohen, never disappoints his devoted or new fans. So with a cumulative total of over 75,000 views on YouTube.com since the beginning of February 2015, […]
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Jönköpingsposten – ‘From Darkness’ 5/5 star CD review
Denne israeliske basist inte bara spelar som en gud, han gör också gudomliga kompositioner. Hans sätt att med obändig, men kontrollerad, energi svarva fram ett ton- och formspråk är unikt. Hans kreativa värld är en legering av alla ädla musikaliska metaller som finns, plus de han själv uppfinner. Här finns han i sällskap med pianisten […]
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Smålänningen – ‘From Darkness’ 5/5 star CD review
Basisten Avishai Cohen med trio visar med sitt nya album ”From Darkness” än en gång att hans rykte som ett av den internationella jazzscenen mest spännande namn inte är överdrivet utan tvärtom mycket förtjänat. Inte bara för sitt formidabla basspel utan också för sin stor begåvning som kompositör En annan internationellt erkänd israelisk jazzmusiker är […]
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Wetzlarer Neue Zeitung – ‘From Darkness’ 5/5 star CD review
Die neue CD des Jazz- Echo-Preisträgers Avishai Cohen ist ein starkes Stück Musik, das auch beim zwangzigsten Durchgang noch frisch und neu klingt. Nichts nudelt sich ab, weil es immer wieder. Neues zu erleben gibt im dichten Zusammenspiel des aus Israel stammenden. Bassisten mit seinen kongenialen Partnern Nitai Hershkovits (Piano) und Daniel Dor (Drums). „From Darkness“ […]
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Toute Le Culture, ‘From Darkness’ CD review
Avishai Cohen est de retour et va on ne peut mieux. Ce 16 février sortira en effet son album, From Darkness. Cet album entièrement construit sur le triptyque musical piano-contrebasse-batterie offre au talentueux jazzman israélien l’occasion de renouer avec la formation classique jazz du trio. Depuis son album Gently Disturbed en 2008, aux côtés des […]
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Newsletter – March 2015
“Bassist and composer, Avishai Cohen is back and he couldn’t be any better.” Hassina Mechaï, Toute Le Culture, Feb 2015 For many of you who have been eagerly awaiting, we’re excited to announce that ‘From Darkness’ is now available to pre-order on Vinyl! Side A Beyond Abie Halelyah Ballad for an Unborn Side B C# […]
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Newsletter – February 2015
‘From Darkness’ is available on CD, DOWNLOAD and you can pre-order on VINYL now. “Here, three becomes one.” “‘From Darkness’ characterises the Avishai Cohen Trio. It is dynamic, exciting and suggestive, but also emotional, wistful and beautiful.” Smålänningen, Sweden (February 2015) – 5/5 star review “‘From Darkness’ gives you the feeling of being at a […]
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Newsletter: January 2015
From Darkness, the highly anticipated trio album, will be released from this February under Avishai’s record label Razdaz Recordz (Warner Music) and will be available on CD, DOWNLOAD and VINYL. Today you can pre-order the album by following the links below. For all concert dates, click HERE From Darkness opens an essential gateway into a […]