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Cohen Almonte Duo
Drawn from distant lands but speaking in one voice, the Cohen Almonte Duo weaves together the pulse of South American rhythms, the soul of Middle Eastern traditions and the spontaneity of modern jazz. Their music lives between composition and improvisation - intimate, intricate, and boldly cinematic.
Tomer Cohen is an American-Israeli guitarist and composer known for his lyrical sound, deep musical sensitivity, and a unique blend of contemporary jazz with Middle Eastern colors. Rodrigo Almonte is a Irish-Peruvian guitarist and composer whose work draws from the rich traditions of Andean and Brazilian music, shaped by modern jazz harmony and expressive improvisation. Together, they create a sound that is both culturally rooted and endlessly exploratory. They are signed with Adhyàropa Records, the New York City label supporting their artistic vision.
Awards
"Best Instrumentalist" - Bucharest International Jazz Competition 2026
Tags
“With melodies that were memorable for their complexity but also their lyrical construction. There could hardly be anything more intimate than two guitars and they managed to draw the audience in with some magical moments” - Magy’s Farm
“Cohen Almonte Duo, a refined dialogue between two guitars, two cultures” - Romania Journal
“I did a quick recce up to the front and looked at the faces in the crowd. Every single one was transfixed. I looked on to the stage and felt the passion and power coming from every note. disbelief that we’d managed to bag a pair of musicians so unique and different to everything that’s been before in the club.” - Scott’s Jazz Club
Music
Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson
