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Bassist Avishai Cohen Interviewed at AAJ

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Avishai Cohen is the sound of a new generation of bass prodigies, and his talent is a force to be reckoned with in the world of jazz. The New Yorker has affirmed him to be “one of the most gifted bassists of his generation who is finding his own voice as a composer." His vision knows no boundaries and is ever-expanding exponentially. Down Beat Magazine has identified him as “a musician who is a jazz visionary of global proportions." He has been voted as one of the greatest bass players of the 20th century and is highly respected among his peers. Chick Corea has labeled him as genius for his work.

His sound is pure and innovative; his ensemble continually exudes inspired improvisational ingenuity, as evidenced by his numerous live performances and recordings. His compositions speak to the heart of his western and eastern influences; and as Jazziz has declared of Cohen: “There is no way to reduce bassist Avishai Cohen's music into tidy categories. Seamlessly blending Middle Eastern, folk, funk, fusion, and straight-ahead jazz often on the same song, Cohen has fashioned a singular vision, and it's a joy to experience." One such experience was documented on film by way of his CD/DVD release, As Is (Razdaz Records, 2007). Although currently on tour, Katrina-Kasey Wheeler caught up with Avishai Cohen during one of his free moments.

Check out Avishai Cohen: As Is at AAJ today!

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