AVISHAI COHEN TRIO - SHIFTING SANDS
Schedule
Fri Jan 13 2023 at 08:00 pm
Location
Frankfurter Hof Mainz | Mainz, RP
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Avishai Cohen Trio - 13.01.2023Frankfurter Hof Mainz
Einlass: 19:00 Uhr | Beginn: 20:00 Uhr
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Over the last twenty-five years Internationally acclaimed bassist, singer, composer Avishai Cohen, has grown to be one of the heavyweights of contemporary jazz, with a catalogue to rival those of even the most legendary in the field of jazz… and beyond. His captivating live performances, unique sound and musical statement is now extensively known throughout every corner of the world, attracting large live audiences, listeners and passionate fans. Cohen music has shaped and influenced many.
‘Today known as a unique composer and music Influencer with no boundaries ‘.
With his new trio, Cohen will present music from his latest celebrated trio album ‘‘Shifting Sands ‘ (May 2022) performing brand new original compositions, alongside fan favourites and repertoire from his vast musical library .
Shifting Sands highlights the special alchemy that Cohen’s music provides:
fresh and expansive melodic lines, diverse and sophisticated rhythms and a musical elegance that only he can achieve.”
Avishai Cohen Trio
Avishai Cohen–bass, vocals
Guy Moskovich-piano
Roni Kaspi–drums
Guy Moskovich – Piano.
At 26 years old, Guy Moskovich has already established himself as one of the most in-demand pianists and composers of his young generation in both Israel and New York City, performing and recording with musicians such as Omer Avital, Dayna Stephens and Mike Rodriguez in venues and festivals all around the world.
Guy began his musical journey playing classical piano at the age of nine, immediately showing rapid improvement, winning his first piano competition when he was only eleven and playing pieces far beyond his years.
At fifteen, seeking more self-expression he went on to study Jazz at the prestigious ‘Thelma Yellin High School of the Arts’ in Tel Aviv, and was the recipient of an excellency scholarships from the America - Israel Cultural Foundation.
Guy moved to New York City in 2017 after being awarded a full-tuition scholarship from ‘The New School’, in NYC quickly rising to become one of the most prominent pianists in the scene.
Allowing him to craft his unique voice, drawing from his Israeli legacy and Middle Eastern influences, as well as elements from western classical composers such as Chopin and Liszt, all morphing into a brand new sound under the grand concepts of African-American music - Improvisation, Listening and freedom.
Find out more about Guy.
guymoskovich.com
https://facebook.com/guy.moskovitch
https://www.instagram.com/shulique
“...his playing remains as jaw dropping as ever.”
Downbeat USA
“As a live performer, Cohen is hard to beat.”
London Jazz, UK
“Cohen was a brilliant band leader, rightly comfortable in front of the packed audience andguiding the group across a twisting, turning musical landscape.‘
Izzy Blankfield / LondonJazz News
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Where is it happening?
Frankfurter Hof Mainz, Augustinerstraße 55,Mainz, GermanyEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
