
His work has garnered him international awards and global recognition, and his unique compositions have found their way into films, TV, and other media.

His innovative approach to the bass has not only brought the instrument into the spotlight but also expanded the boundaries of jazz itself. Born in Kabri, Israel Avishai has been a transformative figure in the world of jazz. If you have not been following the four-stringed adventures of Avishai Cohen, it’s time to jump on this non-stop bullet train of music. Avishai is returning to the Fest with his trio to finish what he started (the tour surrounding the incredible album, Shifting Sands), while also on the cusp of releasing his latest, Iroko, which he recorded with Abraham Rodriguez Jr.
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The Jazz Fest returns this month to Montreal (June 29 – July 8), and we have lined up a series of incredible conversations for this podcast featuring many bass players that will be live at the fest. Avishai soldiered on to a sold-out crowd that hung over his every note played. Avishai Cohen‘s gear got lost in travel and his piano player never made it. In what seems like a lifetime ago, Covid was still foiling the best laid plans. With that, I still bought tickets to see acclaimed Israeli bass sensation and his band, The Avishai Cohen Trio. You can listen the new episode right here: Groove – The No Treble Podcast – Episode #102 – Avishai Cohen.Īround this time last year, I was eagerly representing the No Treble community at the Festival International De Jazz De Montreal in my hometown. Groove – Episode #102: Avishai Cohen by No Treble

Avishai Cohen is this month’s conversation on Groove – The No Treble Podcast.
