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 […]
Avishai Cohen’s latest album, Brightlight, has been making waves across the global music scene, earning outstanding praise from critics and fans alike. Lauded for its innovative compositions, exceptional musicianship, and emotional depth, Brightlight has been described as a masterpiece that redefines contemporary jazz. With glowing reviews pouring in, the album is solidifying Cohen’s reputation as […]
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 […]
Read the great review of the Avishai Cohen Trio’s performance at WolfiJazz, Wolfsheim
Jazzmagazine review But the star of the evening is undoubtedly Avishai Cohen and his trio. Since emerging as a member of Chick Corea’s trio in 1997, Israeli-born double bassist Avishai Cohen has become a world star for his double bass sound, which combines the purity of cello with the drama of percussion, and for his […]
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 […]
Benelux 9/10 Avishai Cohen, een uitstekende Israëlische jazzbassist die zijn opmerkelijke talent aan de jazzwereld heeft bewezen, heeft al een onuitwisbare stempel gedrukt. Zijn 20e album, genaamd ‘Iroko’, is mede geproduceerd door de zeer gerespecteerde, met een Latin Grammy bekroonde producer Javier Limón. Abraham Rodriguez Jr., de zelfverklaarde Nuyoricaanse, Santeria-adept en doowop-batarumba koning, werkt op […]
Avishai Cohen/Abraham Rodriguez Jr. Iroko NAÏVE There comes a time in jazz life where the rhythm section deserves centre stage. That all-too-rare occasion is beautifully represented by Iroko, a felicitous duo meeting of bassist Avishai Cohen and conguero/vocalist/Nuyurican spir- it channeler Abraham Rodriguez Jr., a pillar of the New York Latin jazz community. Both Cohen […]
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 […]
The next day, the turn of Avishai Cohen and his marvellous Banda, master percussionist Abraham Rodriguez Jr. on congas and vocals, Horacio ”El Negro” Hernandez on drums and percussion, Yosvany Terry on saxophone and chekere, Diego Urcola on trumpet and flugelhorn, Jose Angel on percussion and voice, and the sublime Virginia Alves singing and dancing. […]
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 […]
Read the great review from Avishai’s recent performance at the Blue Note in Tokyo
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 […]
Photos from Benelux – February 2023 Credits:© Patrick Van Vlerken (photos 1 – 5), Shamrockraver (photos 6 – 11)
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 […]
**** 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 […]