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Avishai Cohen
Jazz / Nu-Jazz / Experimental



NY/ISRAEL,
Israel

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Member Since8/5/2006
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AVISHAI COHEN -New album: Aurora

NOW AVAILABLE!! at Blue Note Records and www.avishaicohen.com






Jazz is now moving into a great era. After many years of opposition between traditionalists and modern jazz proponents, fans are now discovering a new approach to the genre which gives priority to mixing, intermingling, swing and the pure pleasure of music.

Pleasure is certainly one of the driving forces behind the work of Avishai Cohen – that together with an insatiable desire to share his passion for jazz with his audiences. There have been too few musicians throughout the history of jazz who were able to create a direct bond between their instruments and the audience. But with his talent and energy Cohen is able to summon the perfect ambiance in a matter of seconds, moving listeners with just three notes and bring joy to the hearts of all who come to see him perform. Constantly raising artistic standards, he has been able to weave this solid but invisible link throughout his career. It is this link that touches the listener deeply and makes a jazz artist a star. The phenomenon that is Avishai Cohen now unites spirits well beyond the borders of jazz. Having moved outside any clearly defined categories, Avishai electrifies the audience at each performance. And now, already enjoying a well-deserved reputation as a gifted and imaginative composer and one of the best living bass players, Cohen reveals himself to be a talented singer as well.

Avishai Cohen was born in 1970 in Israel to a musical family. As a child he began learning piano, but switched to electric bass guitar after discovering the legendary Jaco Pastorius. When he set off from Tel Aviv to conquer the world after two years of service in the army band, New York was a logical first destination. But the young Israeli had a difficult first year, at times even working in construction to make ends meet. Then came the Latin bands. A child of the Middle East, already well acquainted with a typical rhythm sections, Cohen could soon be found playing alongside Panamanian artist Danilo Perez on the Latin borders of today’s jazz.

It was around this time that he formed his first group, an orchestra with multiple influences that found an admirer in a certain Chick Corea, who soon offered him a record deal under his own label Stretch as well as the bass chair in his new group.

This would be the beginning of Corea’s sextet Origin – a rejuvenating new project for Corea and the best of training grounds for Cohen. This group took the young artist to the best stages around the world. During this period he acquired discipline, expertise and control and learned how to bond with an audience. He also sharpened his skills as a composer and gained an intimate rapport with melody. Avishai was soon in very high demand, accompanying artists such as Alicia Keys, Bobby McFerrin, Roy Hargrove, Herbie Hancock, Nnenna Freelon, Claudia Acuña, Paquito D’Rivera, and performing with the London, Israel Philharmonic Orchestras and the Boston Pops Symphony.

After releasing four albums under his mentor’s label and acquiring international renown, Avishai decided to take the plunge and launch a solo career. Cohen created his own label in 2003 Razdaz Recordz and began exploring new directions that interested him. For almost seven years he has dedicated himself to forging his own path, never refusing an invitation to perform. Step by step, concert after concert, Avishai has succeeded in building a strong network and an intimate bond with his music and fans.

Avishai Cohen remains a composer above all. Over the years his exploration of his roots, his history and the blending of his influences has become deeper, denser and more moving. Returning to Tel Aviv, he surrounded himself with several choice associates. He now works closely with lifelong friends and young artists ready to go anywhere he will take them. Amos Hoffman’s oud, Itamar Doari’s creative percussion, Shai Maestro’s delicate touch and Karen Malka’s unique vocals create fertile soil for countless possibilities.

With the latest new album Aurora, Avishai Cohen has reached a certain essence of expression, using voice as a direct and powerful vehicle for his emotions.

Singing – in Hebrew, English, Spanish and Ladino. The music draws its source in the earth of his home country, at the crossroads of many cultures. Arab-Andalusian and Hebraic, it tells the story of Bedouins of the desert and speaks of life, love, youth and freedom.

Jazz naturally remains at the heart of this original universe – the ideal meeting place for all kinds of encounters.. Aurora is a work of synergy under the Blue Note label, which for years seems to have been at the centre of all futures in jazz, of which Avishai Cohen is undeniably the most modern and irresistible standard-bearer.



By Sebastien Vidal- Journalist / Broadcaster Discography : Adama 1998, Devotion 1999, Colors 2000, Unity 2001, Lyla 2003, At Home 2004, Continuo 2006, AS IS 2007, Gently Disturbed 2008, Sensitive Hours ( Israel only 2008) Aurora 2009.





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www.avishaicohen.fr
www.myspace.com/avishaicohenmusic
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FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING AVISHAI COHEN PLEASE CONTACT:
Ray Jefford - Future History at Management@avishaimusic.com
or razdaz@avishaimusic.com
Tel: UK 44 (0) 7816 921 753 Website:www.avishaicohen.com


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   About Avishai Cohen
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Bassist/Composer Avishai Cohen, born April 20, 1970 in Israel, is a musician who has been called a jazz visionary of global proportions by DownBeat, and was declared one of the 100 Most Influential Bass Players of the 20th Century by Bass Player Magazine. Cohen is not only renowned around the world as an influential double bassist and profound composer, but also as a visionary bandleader that is following in the footsteps of Mingus, Dave Holland, Jaco Pastorius, Ray Brown, Charlie Haden, Stanley Clarke, and even Sting. In fact, every move Avishai Cohen makes routinely causes waves of critical praise.






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Devin Foster





Jul 6 2009 11:49 AM

Avishai, your the man! Come to Chicago please!

Thank you,

Devin
David RECHTMAN





Jul 6 2009 11:49 AM

thank you for this magic moment last night at Enghien jazz festival.
David.
Paula





Jul 6 2009 11:49 AM

Obrigada, a sua musica é lindissima ***** Quando vem a Portugal...
Thanks for the Add!!!
Cheers from Portugal.
bratan





Jul 6 2009 11:49 AM

Shalom! toda for add! I like your music! lehit!
Ritchie


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Jul 6 2009 11:49 AM

Hello Avishai

Thanks for the add
All the best for you and your music
Greetings from Germany

Ritchie
PIOTR PAWEL KOWALICKI - composer





Jul 6 2009 11:49 AM

Thanks for the add.Sincerely.Piotr
Dan Cohen





Jul 6 2009 11:49 AM

Hi mr. Cohen!
Thanks for the add.
your music & groove are great inspiration to play & create.
Thanks!
Dan
The Reilly Factor





Jul 1 2009 2:17 PM

Avishai, 2 years is too long, please play Rochester NY again.
一誠(Issei)





Jul 1 2009 2:16 PM

I 'm Issei (一誠)
Thank you for the friend approval
Versus





Jul 1 2009 2:16 PM

Merci pour l'ajout!! A bientôt, peut être au Mishkon Opera House le 31 Juillet!!
Marek





Jun 29 2009 4:20 PM

Hello Avishai, thank you very much for beautiful music and new album.
I am waiting for the concert in Wrocław. Greetings from Poland:)
Stephane Kochoyan





Jun 29 2009 4:20 PM

Thanks for your fabulous concert in Orleans... See you very soon, Stéphane
Sandrine





Jun 29 2009 4:20 PM

Your music is a treat to human intelligence, thank you!

Somehow music is "the" art that unites people.
Philip





Jun 29 2009 4:20 PM

Shalom my friend, you have very good Music, soothing to the soul! Thanks for adding me! :)
Jessica Frech





Jun 29 2009 4:19 PM

Glad to have you as a friend! Hope to see you at a show sometime. Thanks for the support!
ThomasBerlin





Jun 29 2009 4:19 PM

Thank you sooo much for adding me. Kiss. Thomas
Versus





Jun 29 2009 4:19 PM

Merci pour l'ajout!
Deux Voix





Jun 25 2009 2:11 PM

Thanks for adding us! it was a great moment listening to your music and meeting you yesterday. Ruth-Chris
Anna Tocaj





Jun 25 2009 9:51 AM

I've been listening to nunu all day, it's wonderful!

Love/ Anna Tocaj
Germano





Jun 25 2009 9:51 AM

Thanks for the add!!!

Music in soul forever!!!

Germano
BookA





Jun 22 2009 7:18 PM

I have your album!!! it's a wonderful universe!!! i feel a lot of sense!!! jazzsoulAfroArabojewelHispanik... what else!
"Aurora"is Absolutly Merveilleux.
Booka.
Jan Faix





Jun 22 2009 12:22 PM

Thanx for ad, great myster, good luck!
Chriss





Jun 22 2009 12:22 PM

great music You're making!!!
I'm waiting to hear You in POLAND, especially in Torun!!!
PEPE SÁEZ





Jun 19 2009 5:07 PM

UN SALUDO DESDE ESPAÑA....TENGO TODA TU MÚSICA,Y DECIRTE Q TU ULTIMO DISCO ME PARECE MUY BONITO Y ESPECIAL UN ABRAZO ,GRACIAS POR TU ATENCIÓN
two swing





Jun 17 2009 12:58 PM

Très belle musique ! Merci pour l'ajout, j'espère vous voir un jour sur scène ! ...
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