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BuyTrumpeter Avishai Cohen, voted a Rising Star in this year’s DownBeat Critics Poll, releases Triveni II his second album with the Triveni band – his bold, electrifying trio with double-bassist Omer Avital and drummer Nasheet Waits. Triveni II is the follow-up to Introducing Triveni, which New York City Jazz Record called “easily one of the best jazz recordings of 2010.” Both albums were recorded in the same blockbuster two-day session in Brooklyn, with Triveni II featuring not only exciting originals by Cohen but inspired interpretations of tunes by Dizzy Gillespie, Charles Mingus, Don Cherry and Ornette Coleman. Sparks fly on each of the 10 viscerally recorded tracks as Cohen, Avital and Waits engage in interplay that is as fleet as it is muscular, as progressive as it is full of soul. - 11 tracks
BuyAnat Cohen – celebrated the world over for her expressive virtuosity on clarinet and saxophone, not to mention the sheer joie de vivre in her charismatic stage presence – presents the latest record of her evolution with Claroscuro, her sixth album as a bandleader. Claroscuro takes its title from the Spanish word describing the play of light and shade (chiaroscuro in Italian). The album ranges from deliciously buoyant dances to darkly lyrical ballads, with live-in-the-studio spontaneity a priority; moreover, Claroscuro showcases Cohen’s fluency in a global set of styles, from the creolized chanson of New Orleans and the evergreen swing of an Artie Shaw tune to African grooves and Brazilian choro, samba and more. Cohen was joined in the studio by her ace working band – pianist Jason Lindner, double-‐bassist Joe Martin and drummer Daniel Freedman – as well as special guests: trombonist/vocalist Wycliffe Gordon, percussionist Gilmar Gomes and star clarinetist Paquito D’Rivera. - 10 tracks
BuySamba Jazz. Jazz Samba. These two exciting musical forms come together as one in the music of the Duduka Da Fonseca Quintet - uniting North and South (Americas) in a manner which politicians can only dream of. Since his early days as a drummer in his native Rio de Janeiro, Duduka has been seeking the perfect balance between Jazz and Samba, working to develop the swinging sound that is called Samba Jazz. One of the foremost proponents of the genre, he has performed with the best of both worlds, from Antonio Carlos Jobim and Astrud Gilberto to Joe Henderson and Kenny Barron. His quintet featuring saxophonist/clarinetist Anat Cohen, guitarist Guilherme Monteiro, pianist Helio Alves and bassist Leonardo Cioglia is the perfect vehicle for the continuation of his quest. - 9 tracks
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BuyThis release documents the Omer Avital Quintet (with Avishai Cohen, Joel Frahm, Daniel Freedman and Omer Klein) at the end of their legendary 2006 Smalls Jazz Club residency. Recorded in one day in a bare-bones studio, the music is energetic, raw and direct. The middle-eastern and Moroccan influenced compositions - all penned by Avital - provide the perfect vehicle for the rhythmic complexity and lyrical power the cast is known for - 12 tracks
BuyIt can be easily forgotten sometimes, but stories – telling them, hearing them – are at the heart of why we make music and are moved by it. Singer Melissa Stylianou feels this deep down, and with her fourth album – Silent Movie – she moves closer than ever to the essence of storytelling in song. Stylianou renews standards long beloved in jazz – “Smile,” “Moon River,” “The Folks Who Live on the Hill” – even as she helps broaden the field by putting a personal spin on songs by James Taylor, Paul Simon, Johnny Cash and Joanna Newsom, accompanied by such top New York players as saxophonist/clarinetist Anat Cohen. Channeling a venerable tradition in jazz, Stylianou also puts her own lyrics to the music of celebrated composers, breathing fresh emotional life into instrumental pieces by Edgar Meyer and Vince Mendoza. And the album’s affecting title track is a new Stylianou co-composition that underscores why Downbeat magazine described her as “an original.” - 9 tracks
BuyAnother bold release from International Jazz supergroup Third World Love. The band has been drawing dancing-in-the- isles-crowds to its high energy performances in Europe and the Middle-East with its special blend of Jazz, African, and Middle Eastern music. The four co-leaders Avishai Cohen, Omer Avital, Daniel Freedman and Yonatan Avishai - each with a varied and prolific solo career - join forces again to create thought provoking, gyration-inducing music. - 13 tracks
BuyAmy Cervini – whom The New York Times describes as “a thoughtful and broad-minded jazz singer” for her free-spirited, genre-blind approach – pays homage to a childhood idol with Digging Me, Digging You: A Tribute to Blossom Dearie. Cervini’s third solo album features her backed by a band of all-star New York jazz players as she re-envisions the vintage art of “jazz pixie” Blossom Dearie via a contemporary sensibility. Time Out New York has praised Cervini’s work for “tearing down boundaries between old and new jazz styles, rock, pop, country and more – a reminder of Duke Ellington’s old axiom that there’s just two kinds of music, good and bad.” - 10 tracks
BuyBeing able to create and share music together, as 3 siblings, is a unique situation. Or so people tell us. We know no other way - it is as natural to us as breathing. But with the years we have become more and more grateful, realizing the wonderful gift we have received. The idea of recording with the great Jon Hendricks came to us after we met him in Brazil in 2010, where Jon sat in with our band. The connection felt magical and we all agreed that we must record together. We didn't know it would be so soon. Thank you, Jon, for your amazing spirit, joy, stories and swing!! We want to thank the hard swinging Aaron, Matt and Greg: it was a thrill to have you on board with us for this one! This album is dedicated to our parents, Bilha & David Cohen - without their love and support none of this would have been possible. Thanks to you music is our passion and our life - the greatest gift one (or three) could ever ask for! In loving memory of our friend Amit Golan. - 9 tracks
BuyOn the heels of his studio album “Little Black Bird” (Anzic), Ernesto Cervini takes his band on the road for a tour across Canada. The album was recorded over two sold-out performances at Cory Weeds’ Cellar Jazz Club in Vancouver, and features this strong ensemble at its very lively best. Cervini continues to “float like a butterfly, sting like a bee” (Downbeat) in a program of originals by himself and his band mates (Joel Frahm on Sax, Farrugia on Piano and Loomis on Bass), as well as a stellar inventive treatment of the standard Secret Love. - 8 tracks
BuyThe ensemble Triveni is the perfect conduit for the musical explorations of Avishai Cohen, who takes full advantage of the space and freedom this pianoless trio affords. Drawing from hard-bop, straight-up funk, and avant-garde, Nasheet Waits (Drums), Omer Avital (Bass) and Cohen effortlessly move from the American songbook to standards and Cohen's original compositions. Cohen's sometimes provocative and always soulful playing has never sounded so assured as he continues to establish himself as one of his generation's leading musical voices. - 11 tracks
BuyEli Degibri — tenor and soprano saxophones Brad Mehldau — Piano Ron Carter — Bass Al Foster — Drums - 8 tracks
BuyAn intimate and lyrical duo recording by Saxophonist Yuval Cohen (3 Cohens) and Pianist Shai Maestro (Avishai Cohen - Bass). The two virtuosos explore the delicate beauty of sensitive chamber playing in a program of standards and originals. There are plenty of fragile moments of splendor, and strong emotional statements in this simple, yet powerful musical statement. Yuval Cohen — Saxophone Shai Maestro — Piano - 8 tracks
BuyAnat Cohen’s Clarinetwork Live at the Village Vanguard, inspired by Benny Goodman and celebrating his centennial, is a musical tour-de-force. Winner of three consecutive Jazz Journalists Association “Clarinet Player of the Year” awards and multiple “Rising Star Clarinet” DownBeat critic’s polls, Cohen leads an all star rhythm section (Benny Green, Peter Washington, Lewis Nash ) on this exquisite live recording that returns the clarinet to its rightful role at the forefront of jazz. - 9 tracks
BuyYoung composer and drummer Ernesto Cervini collects compositions like others collect seashells, or snapshots. His inspirations include an encounter with a Mexican bird, friends, family, and high speed bullet trains. Cervini's sophomore release includes a riveting program of mostly originals played by a fiery ensemble featuring saxophonist Joel Frahm (Brad Mehldau, Jane Monheit) and Cervini's engrossing drumming. JOEL FRAHM : Saxophones ADREAN FARRUGIA : Piano JON MAHARAJ : Bass ERNESTO CERVINI : Drums - 12 tracks
BuyVocalist Amy Cervini “…neatly straddles the line between confessional balladeering and breezy swing” (Time Out New York), and this recording is a prime example. The Amy Cervini Quartet (ACQ) effortlessly journeys through an eclectic mix of songs from The Cardigans, Depeche Mode, and Jack Johnson to American Songbook favorites “Comes Love” and “Bye Bye Country Boy,” providing each one with a unique and imaginative treatment. With guest appearances by Joel Frahm (Tenor), Marty Ehrlich (Bass Clarinet), and String Nucleus. Includes Fred Hersch’s never before recorded composition “Lazin’ Around”. - 10 tracks
Buy“The sound of New York City — poetry and hip-hop from the streets, a ride on the D train going express to the Bronx, the tension and release of a cosmopolitan society where people of all shades live together: the sound of now.” Josh Jackson, NPR Now Vs Now Produced by Meshell Ndegeocello and mixed by Bob Power (The Roots, Erykah Badu), this is the debut recording of innovative keyboardist and composer Jason Lindner’s Now Vs. Now. This explosive trio (with Mark Guiliana on drums and Panagiotis Andreou on bass) seamlessly melds Funk, Rock and Jazz into a simmering cosmic groove driven by the poetry and rhythms of New York. Featuring performances by beatboxer/emcee Baba Israel, Avishai Cohen, Pedrito Martinez, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Anat Cohen, Yosvany Terry and Meshell Ndegeocello. - 9 tracks
BuyIn-demand New York Bassist Joe Martin leads a rarely heard all-star ensemble featuring Brad Mehldau (Piano), Chris Potter (Saxophones, Bass Cl) and Marcus Gilmore (Drums). Martin’s original compositions lay the foundation for over 70 minutes of exciting and thought-provoking music, capturing this in-their-prime cast at the forefront of today’s New York jazz scene. - 9 tracks
Buy“The minute you hear its opener “The House That Jack Built,” you’ll know that these people are in it for the boogie-down, soul-climbing pleasure of it all —not to mention the passionate unswerving love of Aretha Franklin” Jeff Simon, The Buffalo News In the lexicon of soul A is for Aretha. Bringing together Hammond B3 player and pianist Bruce Katz (Gregg Allman) and saxophonist Joel Frahm (Jane Monheit, Brad Mehldau), Project A gives the Queen of Soul’s music the royal treatment. Backed by guitar, horns, 2 bassists and 2 drummers, Katz and Frahm lead this rare summit of Jazz, Soul and Blues. Legendary bassist Jerry Jemmott (Aretha Franklin, King Curtis) joins the session, propelling the music forward with his celebrated soulful playing. The music is sophisticated, soulful, moving and funky, a befitting tribute to its inspiration. - 7 tracks
Buy“If only nature always dealt with us as beautifully as this disc does” – Jeff Simon, The Buffalo News “there’s no denying that it is a compelling and powerful piece of music” – Richard Marcus, BlogCritics Magazine “…this music succeeds on its own, as a finely realized ambitious chamber project showcasing the virtuosity and stylistic range of a trumpeter who’s one of the most exciting voices ton the horn to emerge in this new century.” – George Kanzler Hot House Jazz Magazine “…trumpeter Avishai Cohen’s pure, sweet trumpet tone and bent notes allow him to create sound pictures that depict gentle raindrops, a giant deluge, the eventual overflow and final sunshine to complete the cycle” – Jim Santella, All About Jazz In part two of his “Big Rain” trilogy, trumpeter Avishai Cohen presents an intensely intimate recording featuring an unusual Piano (Yonatan Avishai) Percussion (Daniel Freedman) and Trumpet trio. The music, described by Cohen as “an instrumental meditation born of two notes” is haunting, touching and deeply spiritual, exposing yet another side of what DownBeat Magazine calls a “Singular Musicianship.” Avishai Cohen: Trumpet Yonatan Avishai: Piano Daniel Freedman: Percussion Artist’s Statement: This recording is an instrumental meditation born of two notes, painting the cycles of the sun and the moon, while the flood washes the earth. Nature does not lament the flood nor resist it, but rather accepts it as its own. - 8 tracks
BuySEVEN Permanent Video Installation at the Times Square Building, New York Seven different versions of 21 min 36 sec Like a gaze through an open window, SEVEN is an abstract composition into the ever-changing tones of nature. It celebrates the everlasting effect of light in our lives by exploring the seven colors of the visible spectrum. The metamorphosis of colors, shapes and tones that gradually change from morning blue shades to flamboyant reds, and the sounds that echo these becoming, are an experience of time with light as its symbol. Elinor Milchan, 2008 www.elinormilchan.com The musical score of SEVEN mirrors, both conceptually and rhythmically, the visual creation. The pace of the work and the evolution within the seven cycles - starting from the ‘biblical’ harp, and ending with the ‘modern’ electric guitar - symbolize the evolution of time, from the beginning to the ending of a day. Avishai Cohen, 2008 - 8 tracks
BuyRising jazz star Anat Cohen leads her New York all-star quartet through fresh originals, tunes by Fats Waller, John Coltrane, Sam Cooke and Ernesto Lecuona. This captivating, soulful album builds on Cohen’s acclaimed 2007 releases Noir and Poetica capturing the thrilling energy of her live shows, and proving her to be an artistically adventurous writer and performer. - 7 tracks
Buy“…a display of remarkable chemistry and incendiary blowing…together they kill.” – Bill Milkowski, JazzTimes In 1999 Saxophonist Eli Degibri was recruited by Herbie Hancock to play with the Herbie Hancock Sextet. Eli spent two and a half years on the road with the Grammy award winning master, and then moved on to lead his own ensembles in New York and around the world. Degibri also regularly performs with legendary drummer Al Foster. On this recording, Eli leads his partners-in-crime Gary Versace (Maria Schneider, Matt Wilson) on Organ and Obed Calvaire (Peter Cincotti, Lizz Wright) on Drums in one of the most energetic, soulful sessions in recent memory. The recording documents two nights of live, fiery performances at New York’s Louis 649. Degibri’s lyrical originals provide this bass-less ensemble ample room to experiment, challenge and excite. Tried and true classics such as Cole Porter’s Every Time We Say Goodbye and Cahn & Styne’s I Fall In Love Too Easily receive daring, fresh and feisty treatments. - 14 tracks
BuyDuduka Da Fonseca – one of the world’s greatest drummers – brings together an extraordinary roster of musicians in this 2003 Grammy nominated celebration of Samba Jazz. The recording features an All-Star cast including Joe Lovano, John Scofield, Eddie Gomez, Tom Harrell, Romero Lubambo, Claudio Roditi, Kenny Werner, Billy Drewes and others. Beautifully arranged versions of Brazilian Classics including Fotografia (Jobim), Saverios (Caymmi/Motta) – both with stunning vocals by Maucha Adnet – are placed alongside originals by Da Fonseca, Harrell, Scofield, Alves and Lubambo. Da Fonseca’s impeccable musicality and masterful drumming is present throughout making this one of the most energetic, authentic records of Samba Jazz released to date. This re-release will take listeners on a journey of human imagination through Samba Jazz rhythms and traditions. This is Duduka’s debut release as a leader. - 11 tracks
Buy“Third World Love’s stunning second U.S. release manages to combine downtown scene seriousness of purpose with the booty-shaking rhythms of a jazz-jam band…far greater than the sum of its parts, “New Blues” is a rare hybrid: jazz for the brain, heart and feet. – Kevin R. Convey, Boston Herald **** “…there is a fascinating pallete in use, with unusual time signatures, clever cultural borrowings and an interweaving of exotic and familiar elements as a back drop for unfettered improvisation. New Blues…is a perfect example of this. ” – David French, Downbeat magazine New Blues is the fourth release from International Jazz supergroup Third World Love. The band has been drawing dancing-in-the-isles-crowds to its high energy performances in Europe and the Middle-East with its special blend of Jazz, African, and Middle Eastern music. On this release, Avishai Cohen, Yonatan Avishai, Omer Avital and Daniel Freedman explore a more contemplative mood. - 10 tracks
Buy“…arresting sophomore album…” - Nate Chinen, New York Times “…[a] polyphonic pip.” - Village Voice “Rarely in the history of jazz family bands have siblings so successfully created a unified group sound with as distinctive an identity as the Israel-born Cohens.” - Downbeat Siblings Yuval, Anat and Avishai Cohen have been playing together since childhood. Now, as seasoned musicians and band-leaders, they pair the joy of family music-making with musicianship of the highest level. They complete each other’s phrases, seamlessly intertwining solo and accompaniment in an exciting original program. Featuring Aaron Goldberg, Eric Harland and Omer Avital. - 9 tracks
Buy“one of the most impressive big bands to emerge in years“ - Jazz Times “Jason Lindner is a musical universe!” - Chick Corea **** “The arrangements [are] as full as an orchestra twice this one’s size…individuals excite, even astonish…Over nine glorious tracks, everyone gets to shine. Live at the Jazz Gallery is a strong contender for 2007’s TOP-10 lists.” - Michael J. West - Downbeat Magazine Lindner fearlessly leads “one of the most impressive big bands to emerge in years“ (Jazz Times) pushing them musically and conceptually. The band – formed in 1995 at Greenwich Village’s Smalls Jazz club - armed with many of the young creative stars on the New York scene brings joy and energy, excitement, soulfulness and beauty on this 2-CD release. - 12 tracksThere is a time machine located in a New York bar powered by a clarinet, a couple of guitars, a small hand drum, and the idiosyncratic sound of a playful, four-string offspring of the guitar called the cavaquinho (pronounced: kah-vah-KEEN-yo). When played in this configuration with just the right soul, listeners are transported to 1930s Brazil, when for the first time ever—thanks to the emergence of broadcast radio—a single genre was being listened to by the notoriously diverse nation. That genre was choro (pronounced: SHO-ro), a sweet style of music that originated in Rio de Janeiro and which has been compared to a tropical Dixieland. Though practically every town in Brazil has its choro ensembles, up until this century, choro was virtually unheard of in the United States. But that changed when an unexpected chance meeting led to the creation of the Choro Ensemble, whose upcoming album, Nosso Tempo (Our Time), will be released August 14, 2007 on Anzic Records. In the hands of the Choro Ensemble, the acoustic style takes on a hipness somewhere between chamber music, jazz, and samba. The album is anchored with pieces by three of the best known choro composers. “Brazileirinho” (or Little Brazilian) was written by Waldir Azevedo, and it was on the first hit phonograph recording in Brazil. “This guy had the magic of composing really popular, catchy choros,” explains Ramos. “This tune was on a record that sold 200,000 copies, which was huge number at the time.” Choro master Pixinguinha and his group The Magnificent Eight were the first to tour outside of Brazil and, as Blacks and mestizos, pushed the limits of the color line. They went to Paris in 1919 and toured, meeting and playing with the likes of Louis Armstrong. The Choro Ensemble performs Pixinguinha’s “Ingênuo,” a tune the composer hid for a few years, because it broke from the typical three-part form (it only included two parts). Now many people consider it his masterpiece. The group takes on four songs by Jacob do Bandolim, another master choro composer. Whereas Pixinguinha’s “Ingênuo” followed a “square” rhythm, Bandolim’s “Noites Cariocas” (Rio Nights) has a samba feel. Bandolim also introduced an unheard of classical major 7th harmony into this piece. On “Orgulhoso” (Proud), another Bandolim melody, Ramos plays the tenor guitar, an instrument that falls somewhere between the ukulele and the guitar. The tenor guitar was big in the 1950s in choro but has all but been put aside these days. Clarinetist Anat Cohen’s warm connection with the music and culture, and more specifically her fellow band members, emerges on her “Cadê a Chave.” While on tour, the band stayed at Pedro Ramos’s house. “We found out that Pedro’s family is very funny,” laughs Cohen. “Every time we had to leave the house, in the last three minutes comes questions like, ‘Where are the keys?!’ ‘Did you see my pants?!’ It’s total chaos. So I wrote this for his family.” Each part of the composition represents a family member rushing around in the chaotic moments of getting out the door. In a musician’s play on words, the melody itself modulates into different keys, and occasionally an extra bar is thrown into the melody’s 16-bar sections, further invoking the song’s hectic origins. “Whoever knows the family knows exactly what it means,” explains Cohen. “Even the family members laugh when they hear the song.” “Bolo de Fubá” was written by Ramos specifically for the new record. “We decided my last couple of choros were complicated, so I decided to write a choro that was easy to memorize,” says Ramos. “The title means ‘corn cake,’ which is the easiest cake recipe to make in Brazil.” Cohen interrupts Ramos to say, “What is a piece of cake for Pedro is not so easy for other people!” Band guitarist Carlos Almeida composed “Descendo a Ladeira” (Down the Road) more than 30 years ago. He wrote the song for a contest of frevos in Northeastern Brazil. Frevo is a rhythm from Pernambuco. But Almeida never entered the song because at the time it was very difficult and expensive to record. “I am sure it would have won something,” says Ramos. Meanwhile, the gentle ballad-like “Pensando em Ti” (Thinking of You) by the band’s other guitarist Gustavo Dantas may have won a prize; that is, a prize in the heart of his wife, for whom he wrote the piece. The band’s compositions show them adding to the repertory, respecting both choro’s past and their own life experiences and thus building a musical bridge between Brazil and New York. The album title, Nosso Tempo (Our Time), refers to the band’s time together, the influences of today’s New York City music scene, and the tradition of Brazilian music that continues to the present. While it’s too early to tell what the Choro Ensemble’s position will be in history, there is no doubt that they have successfully teleported the sound and energy of a significant Brazilian sound 4700 miles north and several decades forward, and are very much a part of a rebirth in which musicians explore and create their own personal voice within a tradition.
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BuySurrounded by Stan Getz’s legendary rhythm section—Kenny Barron, Rufus Reid and Victor Lewis—this is Frahm’s “coming out party” for his maturing artistry. It is his most ambitious work to date, featuring six of his original compositions that come to life in beautiful and variegated ways in the hands of this remarkable band. Joel Frahm: Tenor, Soprano Saxophones, Kenny Barron: Piano, Rufus Reid: Bass, Victor Lewis: Drums - 8 tracks
BuyAlternately moody and joyous, richly atmospheric yet beat-driven, the album features trumpeter Cohen with some of his most esteemed peers: Lionel Loueke on guitar and vocals, Jason Lindner (keyboards), Omer Avital (bass) and Daniel Freedman (drums and percussion). AFTER THE BIG RAIN is texturally rich, full of heated improvisation, group interplay and that funky kind of internationalist flavor Avishai is known for. - 24 tracks
BuyThere was an era in American popular culture when pop music was something completely different than what it has become today; when an outstanding instrumentalist could be a pop star no less than a vocalist; when even headlining singers were expected to be complete musicians and instrumentalists were expected to be entertainers. YO! BOBBY is evidence that this performance ethic hasn’t entirely been lost to time. The members of the band revel in the joy that comes from the combination of jazz, showmanship and the Great American Songbook. The band lineup includes saxophonists Anat Cohen and Joel Frahm, trumpeter Avishai Cohen, keyboardists Jason Lindner and Manuel Valera, who share duties on various keyboards (piano and Wurlitzer electric piano), bassist Barak Mori and drummer Daniel Freedman. Scott Robinson (Baritone Sax) and Vic Juris (Guitar) make guest appearances-
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Buy4 stars from Down Beat and the rave that this album “could be a classic,” Cohen’s ten-song program unfolds like a timeless pan-American epic film score. Joined by the Anzic Orchestra – an all-star ensemble comprising three woodwinds, three trumpets, two trombones, three cellos, a guitar-bass-drums-percussion rhythm section and features performances by Ted Nash, Ali Jackson, Scott Robinson and others. - 10 tracks
BuyJoined by a quartet of downtown Manhattan jazz luminaries (pianist Jason Lindner, bassist Omer Avital, drummer Daniel Freedman) and a string quartet, Cohen plays clarinet with a total command of the instrument. She sensitively renders, Coltrane’s “Lonnie’s Lament,” a biting Brel chanson, a ballad by Brazilian songwriter, Cavaquinho, four Israeli songs, two of her own originals and one by Avital. - 9 tracks
BuyAnat’s debut album is a stunning effort, combining her supple facility on saxophone (tenor and soprano) and clarinet, her expressive compositions and emotionally charged musicality. Nat Hentoff wrote in his liner notes: “Anat Cohen has the quality of all lasting jazz musicians. She has presence…she tells you who she is and tells you where she’s been in her life and travels.”
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- Feb 15, 1302.15.13
the 3 Cohens - Yuval, Anat & Avishai Cohen - are making their Carnegie Hall debut tonight.
Playing with Aaron Goldberg, Omer Avital and Johnathan Blake.
for directions.. well - practice, practice, practice!!
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On September 10th, infront of a crowd of 55,000 people in Tel AViv , Israel, Avishai Cohen performed with the Red Hot Chili Peppers, one of his all time favorite bands. - Oct 16, 1210.16.12
first review - in All About Jazz - is already out. (check out the link)
Launch Related Site - May 06, 1205.06.12
3 Cohens - Anat Avishai and Yuval - were guests artists at the prestigious Educational serie of Listening Parties at Jazz at Lincoln Center.
Enjoy the talk!
Launch Related Site - Feb 05, 1202.05.12
Song Without Words is reviwed at the March 2012 issue of the prestigious DownBeat Magazine.
The album received 3.5 stars:
At the heart of soprano saxophonist Yuval Cohen's second album as a a leader is an appreciation of the
beauty inherent in the human
exchange of ideas. In this case, that
exchange takes the form of eight
conversations between soprano sax
and piano. The result is a searingly beautiful mix of odes to wide-eyed melancholy ("Nehama"), the Israeli countryside ("Nature Song") and the melodic possibilities that open up when a duet focuses on the pure
spirit of their musical interaction.
Both Cohen and Shai Maestro contribute original compositions, and
each player gracefully shares responsibility for moving pieces forward. Maestro's pensive "Nehama" opens with Cohen taking dark, measured steps across the melody line, as a simple, equally cautious piano refrain
grounds the soprano sax. The duo tackles John Coltrane’s “26/2,” in
7/4 time with a semblance of ease despite the challenging arrangement.
Like “26/2,” the standards on the album follow unexpected routes.
“Bye Bye Blackbird” builds its energy slowly, until late in the tune when it starts to swing, making it identifiable as the upbeat, Henderson and Dixon-penned tune. And the mellow twittering of the melody on "Skylark" allows each player to float and weave around one another, creating an equal and symbiotic dialogue ("Jennifer Odell") - Dec 02, 1112.02.11
coming up in the January 2012 issue!
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'Family' was recorded in Brooklyn and features the three Israeli horn players/siblings in league with a swinging New York rhythm section: pianist Aaron Goldberg, double-bassist Matt Penman and drummer Gregory Hutchinson. The sextet is joined by iconic vocalist Jon Hendricks !
'Family' presents some top-notch originals, including Avishai's loving title feature for the group's characteristic three-horn interweave and two Charles Mingus-inflected numbers (Yuval's "Blues for Dandi's Orange Bull Chasing an Orange Sack" and Avishai's "With the Soul of the Greatest of Them All"). The disc also includes a winning take on Duke Ellington's "The Mooch," an international retooling of the New Orleans standard "Tiger Rag" and a freshly colored interpretation of "Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans?" born of the group's great love for and experience with the music of Louis Armstrong. The sextet is joined by iconic vocalist Jon Hendricks for the vintage "On the Sunny Side of the Street" and "Roll 'em, Pete."
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In October 2010 Yuval Won the prestigious Landau Award for Jazz Performance!!! - Jul 06, 1007.06.10
Summer is a time for family gatherings. Over the years, there have been some very notable families of jazz musicians. check this link out: the 3 Cohens among some of the finest in jazz!
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It is now possible to purchase "Song Without Words" online - free shipping!!!!
Launch Related Site - Jun 07, 1006.09.10
On wednesday, June 9th, at 2 pm, I will be talking with Ms. Lea Lior about the new CD, and tracks will be played for the first time.
Please join us on this special radio broadcast. - May 16, 1006.18.10
A new cd from Yuval Cohen and pianist Shai Maestro. - Jun 16, 0806.10.08
this review is in Hebrew...
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BRAID is now available!
Click here to purchase at the Anzic Records Store or
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with:
Anat, Yuval & Avishai Cohen AND:
Aaron Goldberg - Piano
Omer Avital - Bass
Eric Harland - Drums.
Launch Related Site - Nov 23, 0711.23.07
The story of the 3 Cohens (by Asher Kesher).
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to Purchase a CD please launch related site (click on the right). To listen to some tracks please go to the Listen section. thank you.
Launch Related Site - Jan 03, 0611.11.04
check out the review of the 3 Cohens/One CD in All About Jazz. you can go to the Listen section to hear some tracks or to buy a CD.
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During the 2011 Newport Jazz Festival, JazzTimes set up a make-shift video production studio backstage inside the old barracks of Fort Adams. During two afternoons, a succession of artists—including Hiromi, Esperanza Spalding, Ambrose Akinmusire, Anat Cohen, Steve Coleman, Mostly Other People Do the Killing, Miguel Zenon and many others—came in to talk about the festival, jazz education and their own projects. We will be posting these interviews at jazztimes.com over the next few months. You can also see more of these video inteviews at the JazzTimes YouTube channel.
Here is the Avishai Interview.
- Introducing Triveni and Israeli Song out on Anzic Records
We are pleased to announce the release of two new recordings on Anzic Records, Avishai Cohen’s introducing Triveni and Eli Degibri’s Israeli Song.
Israeli Song showcases Degibri and an all-star lineup consisting of pianist Brad Mehldau, bassist Ron Carter and drummer Al Foster. Recorded at Sear Sound Studios in New York by James Farber (live direct to two track), and produced by Degibri, the 11-track set features the quartet on several Degibri originals, as well as compositions by Mehldau, Foster and Carter and the classics “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and Dizzy Gillespie’s “Bebop.” Cohen’s introducing Triveni, features longtime collaborators Omer Avital on bass and Nasheet Waits on drums. Drawing from hard-bop, funk, and avant-garde, introducing Triveni takes on music from the Great American songbook to Cohen’s original compositions, and his provocative and always soulful playing has never sounded so assured.
Visit the Anzic Store to hear and purchase both recordings. Also available in record stores everywhere. - Anat Cohen garners 4th consecutive Clarinetist of the Year Award
Anat Cohen has won her 4th consecutive “Clarinetist of the Year” award from the Jazz Journalists Association! This is the first time an artist has won the clarinetist award 4 years in a row. As she so aptly demonstrates on this year’s Clarinetwork Live at the Village Vanguard, Anat is building upon the clarinets storied role in jazz music while helping to define the jazz clarinet of the 21st century. Congratulations Anat!
To see and hear why Anat has been named Clarinetist of the Year, check out this recent interview and performance with George Wein and Esperanza Spalding at the Greene Space as part of the CarfeFusion Jazz Festival. - Black, Silver & Blue and Breeding Ground at Carefusion
- Clarinetwork Live at the Village Vanguard
Anat Cohen’s Clarinetwork Live at the Village Vanguard is now out on Anzic Records. Awarded 4 stars by Downbeat Magazine who say of the recording,” Never short on bluesiness and grit, Cohen clearly knows how to wail, and she has never sounded more nuanced.” Cohen leads an all star rhythm section of Benny Green, Peter Washington and Lewis Nash on this exquisite live recording at the legendary Village Vanguard that returns the clarinet to its rightful role at the forefront of jazz. Order Now!
- Anat Cohen Celebrates the Music of Sidney Bechet
Tonight through December 6th Anat Cohen continues her series at the Village Vanguard by celebrating the music of Sidney Bechet. Like her highly acclaimed tribute to Benny Goodman this summer (to be released in early 2010 on Anzic) Cohen continues to mix tradition with innovation, paying tribute to the legacy of Bechet while using his music as a framework for her explorations of the swing idiom. Anat will be joined by Howard Alden on Guitars, Carlos Henriquez on Bass and Herlin Riley on Drums. Sets at 9 and 11. For tickets click
- Now vs Now CD Release Party Tonight - 11/23
Come help us celebrate the release of Jason Lindner’s Now vs Now tonight at DROM in New York City. Tonight’s show will feature the core trio of Jason on keys, Mark Guiliana on drums and Panagiotis Andreou on bass plus special guests Avishai and Anat Cohen, and Yosvany Terry. Jason will be showing a glimpse of his new project “Breeding Ground” with Jeff Taylor on vcls, John Beaty (alto) and strings. There will also be a screening of Now vs Now’s new music video.
DROM is located at 85 Avenue A between 5th and 6th. For tickets and more info click - Amy Cervini's Lovefool out today
On Lovefool, The Amy Cervini Quartet (ACQ) effortlessly journeys through an eclectic mix of songs from The Cardigans, Depeche Mode, and Jack Johnson to American Songbook favorites “Comes Love” and “Bye Bye Country Boy,” providing each one with a unique and imaginative treatment. With guest appearances by Joel Frahm (Tenor), Marty Ehrlich (Bass Clarinet), and String Nucleus. Includes Fred Hersch’s never before recorded composition “Lazin’ Around”. Available in the Anzic Store,
- Now vs Now Released Today
Jason Lindner’s Now vs Now is available today in the Anzic store and record stores everywhere.
Now Vs Now Produced by Meshell Ndegeocello and mixed by Bob Power (The Roots, Erykah Badu), this is the debut recording of innovative keyboardist and composer Jason Lindner’s Now Vs. Now. This explosive trio (with Mark Guiliana on drums and Panagiotis Andreou on bass) seamlessly melds Funk, Rock and Jazz into a simmering cosmic groove driven by the poetry and rhythms of New York. Featuring performances by beatboxer/emcee Baba Israel, Avishai Cohen, Pedrito Martinez, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Anat Cohen, Yosvany Terry and Meshell Ndegeocello. CD release party at Drom November 23rd.
- Joe Martin's Not By Chance CD release shows
Joe Martin will celebrate the release of his new recording “Not by Chance” on Wednesday October 7th and Thursday October 8th, at the Jazz Standard. Joe will be joined by Mark Turner on saxophones, Brad Mehldau on piano and Marcus Gilmore on drums. Time Out says, “Catch him here and you’ll be able to say you knew him when.” The Jazz Standard is located at 116 E. 27th Street (b/w Park and Lex). Sets begin at 7:30 and 9:30.
Tickets available here - Joe Martin's Not By Chance Released
Joe Martin’s “Not by Chance”, featuring an all star band of Brad Mehldau (Piano), Chris Potter (Saxophones, Bass Cl) and Marcus Gilmore (Drums), was released Tuesday, September 15th. Martin’s original compositions lay the foundation for over 70 minutes of exciting and thought-provoking music, capturing this in-their-prime cast at the forefront of today’s New York jazz scene. Available online and in stores everywhere.
Martin will be celebrating the release of this recording at the Jazz Standard, October 7th and 8th. Tickets can be purchased in advance
- Project A live at the Jazz Standard
Project A will celebrate the release of their new recording Tuesday September 1st through Thursday September 3rd, at the Jazz Standard - 116 E. 27th Street (b/w Park and Lex). Sets begin at 7:30 and 9:30.
Tickets available here - Project A Released
Anzic Records is pleased to announce the release of Joel Frahm and Bruce Katz’s Project A, available in stores and online today. This much anticipated recording pairs saxophonist Frahm and pianist/B3 player Katz for the first time in an all instrumental tribute to the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. Legendary R
- Clarinetwork: Benny Goodman and BeyondTonight Anat Cohen kicks off a very special week at the Village Vanguard where she will debut her tribute to Benny Goodman. Backed by Benny Green on piano, Peter Washington on bass and Lewis Nash on drums, Anat celebrates Goodman’s centennial with a diverse program exploring his work and legacy.
Clarinetwork runs from June 30th to July 5th. Doors at the Village Vanguard open at 8. Sets begin at 9 and 11.
- Anat Cohen Makes History
On June 16th, two days after her appearances at the Playboy Jazz Festival, Anat Cohen won her 3rd consecutive “Clarinetist of the Year” award from the Jazz Journalists Association. This is the first time an artist has won the clarinetist award 3 years in a row. On that same day Anat was also honored by ASCAP with the Jazz Wall of Fame Prize for Musicianship and Composition. Anat’s whirlwind start to the summer continues with a run of shows at the Village Vanguard. A week of shows with the 3 Cohens is followed by a tribute to Benny Goodman, “Clarinetwork: Benny Goodman and Beyond”. After the Vanguard, Anat brings her quartet to Canada where she plays the Montreal Jazz Festival.
- Anat Cohen to receive The ASCAP Jazz Wall Of Fame Prize
Anat Cohen will receive the first-ever ASCAP Jazz Wall of Fame Prize. The award is presented to her for her promise in Jazz composition and musicianship. The invitation-only event will be hosted by Mr. Williams in The Allen Room, Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center in Manhattan beginning at 6:30 PM.
Cohen’s compositions can be heard on her Anzic Records releases Place
- Anat Cohen Quartet Live at the Village Vanguard
Anat’s Village Vanguard October 22nd 9:00pm set will be broadcast live on the radio station WBGO and available for live streaming on NPR Music. The performance, along with Josh Jackson’s interview of Anat Cohen will be archived on the NPR Music website immediately following the live broadcast. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear Anat’s quartet live, playing selections from her recent release Notes From The Village.
- Enthusiastic Responses to Notes From The VillageAnat Cohen’s Notes From The Village was released on Tuesday, September 9th to enthusiastic response; The New York Times’ Nate Chinen wrote that “Notes From The Village is a resounding confirmation; yes, she is the real deal and she’s moving in the right direction.”; DownBeat Magazine awarded the release four stars, stating that “Cohen makes it seem easy, mixing a gift for melody and an improvisational fluidity that has few peers today”; Sal Nunziato writes “Anat Cohen is simply sublime. Few jazz artists have moved me in recent years the way Miss Cohen does…Listen to her gorgeous original composition “Lullaby For The Naive Ones.” It’s depth belies her years.” College stations across the United States received the album warmly as well, making it their #1 added album this week.
Notes From The Village is available now at the Anzic Store (Free Shipping Worlwide), and at your favorite music retailer, or online.
- Anat Cohen's Notes From The Village To Be Released September 9
Notes From The Village, Anat Cohen’s latest album will be release on Tuesday, September 9th. Recorded this spring at Avatar studios in NYC, the album captures the thrilling energy of Anat’s live shows, and proves her to be an artistically adventurous writer and performer.
Cohen leads her quartet of some of the most sought-after, engaging young performers in New York, including pianist Jason Lindner, bassist Omer Avital, and drummer Daniel Freedman, with accompaniment from guitarist Gilad Hekselman on three tracks. Notes From The Village features original compositions written by Cohen as well as her interpretations of songs by Fats Waller, John Coltrane, Sam Cook and Ernesto Lecuona.
The New York Times says “‘Notes From The Village’ is a resounding confirmation: yes, she is the real deal…”Notes From The Village is available now at the Anzic Store (Free International Shipping), and at your favorite music retailer, or online on Tuesday, September 9th .
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About Anzic
Anzic Records is a New York City based recording label specializing in good music. We began releasing recordings in 2005. We strive to provide our artists with everything they need to achieve commercial success for their artistic efforts. We believe musicians are entitled to a much larger share of the financial rewards than has traditionally been available to them from the music recording industry. We believe musicians must, and can, make significant contributions, apart from making music, to the benefit of their careers and, to this end, we expect the musicians we work with to want to acquire the fullest possible understanding of all aspects of our joint enterprise.
For those curious about the origin of the name “Anzic”…it is a contraction of “ANat [Cohen] and muZIC [i.e."music" spelled subject to artistic license]…devised by Ms. Cohen…whose debut album “Place & Time” was the first Anzic Records release. We think it fitting to retain the name “Anzic” to honor her for catalyzing the creation of our company.
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