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About Avishai Cohen

Avishai Cohen is an Israeli jazz double bassist, composer, and bandleader born on April 20, 1970, in Kaboul, Israel. He is widely recognized as one of the most talented and influential jazz musicians of his generation. Cohen grew up in a family of musicians and developed a passion for music at a young age. At the age of 14, he began studying the double bass, an instrument that would later become his signature.

His musical career took off after he moved to New York in the 1990s to study at the prestigious New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music. He quickly gained attention as a sideman, performing with renowned artists such as Bobby McFerrin, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, and Bobby Hutcherson. He also collaborated with Israeli pianist Nitai Hershkovits and drummer Daniel Dor to form the Triveni trio, which released several acclaimed albums.

Musical Career:
Avishai Cohen is a versatile artist who has explored various musical styles throughout his career. He is primarily known for his work in contemporary jazz, but he has also incorporated elements of classical music, world music, and traditional Jewish music into his compositions. His compositions are often characterized by melancholic melodies, rich harmonies, and complex rhythms.

Some of Avishai Cohen's most notable albums include "Continuo" (2006), "Seven Seas" (2008), "Aurora" (2009), and "From Darkness" (2015). He has received numerous awards and honors throughout his career, including the prestigious ECHO Jazz Award in Germany.

Influences:
Avishai Cohen's influences are diverse and reflect his passion for musical exploration. He cites artists such as Charles Mingus, Miles Davis, Johann Sebastian Bach, and Igor Stravinsky as significant influences on his work. His connection to traditional Jewish music is also a distinctive element of his style, which he skillfully incorporates into his compositions.

Musical Style:
Avishai Cohen's musical style is challenging to categorize into a single label, as he often transcends boundaries between contemporary jazz, world music, and other genres. However, he is often associated with modern jazz, characterized by virtuosic improvisation, rich harmony, and emotional compositions. His mastery of the double bass is a central element of his style, and he is recognized for his exceptional technique and musical sensitivity.

In summary, Avishai Cohen is an exceptional artist who has made an indelible mark on the world of contemporary jazz. His diverse musical career, varied influences, and unique style make him one of the most captivating and innovative musicians of his generation.

Music genres
contemporary jazz, ecm-style jazz, german jazz, israeli jazz, jazz, jazz double bass, jazz trumpet

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23 albums

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2023  •  14 tracks  •  0 like
Iroko
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2023  •  10 tracks  •  0 like
Tel Aviv Beyrouth Original Soundtrack
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2022  •  10 tracks  •  0 like
Shifting Sands
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2022  •  25 tracks  •  0 like
Two Roses (The Commented Version)
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2021  •  13 tracks  •  0 like
שעות רגישות
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2021  •  13 tracks  •  0 like
Sensitive Hours
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2021  •  12 tracks  •  0 like
Two Roses
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2020  •  25 tracks  •  0 like
The 50 Gold Selection
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2019  •  10 tracks  •  0 like
Arvoles
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2017  •  12 tracks  •  0 like
1970
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2015  •  11 tracks  •  0 like
From Darkness
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2013  •  10 tracks  •  0 like
Almah
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2012  •  10 tracks  •  0 like
Duende
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2011  •  11 tracks  •  0 like
Seven Seas
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2009  •  13 tracks  •  0 like
Aurora
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2006  •  10 tracks  •  0 like
Continuo
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2005  •  11 tracks  •  0 like
At Home
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2003  •  11 tracks  •  0 like
Lyla
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2001  •  11 tracks  •  0 like
Unity
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2000  •  13 tracks  •  0 like
Colors
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1999  •  14 tracks  •  0 like
Devotion
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1998  •  12 tracks  •  0 like
Adama
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