Avishai Cohen-Live at the Blue Note - April 17-22

This week at The Blue Note is part of the U.S. Tour celebrating this CD/DVD release, and introducing to the States, Avishai Cohen's phenomenal new pianist Shai Maestro, from Jerusalem

“He's a genius musician ... a great composer with a really solid vision of the music he wants to make. Working with him has been very refreshing"
--Chick Corea

On April 24, 2007, Half Note Records, in conjunction with RazDaz Recordz, releases As Is ... Live at The Blue Note, the first live CD/DVD recording from one of the world's eminent bassists/composers, Avishai Cohen. DownBeat Magazine has called Cohen a “jazz visionary of global proportions"; Bass Player Magazine named him “one of the 100 Most Influential Bass Players of the 20th Century" and The New Yorker proclaimed that Avishai is “one of the most gifted bassists of his generation." In addition to his much sought-after studio recordings, much of Cohen's worldwide praise has been based on his trio's incredible performances on stages around the globe. With the release of As Is ... Live at The Blue Note, featuring Avishai with Sam Barsh on piano and keyboards, Mark Guiliana on drums and special guests Jimmy Greene on saxophones and Diego Urcola on trumpet, audiences can now revel in the groove, melody, power, excitement and beauty of this exemplary performance at home. In support and celebration of this CD/DVD Avishai Cohen will be embarking on a U.S. tour, including a week at The Blue Note, April 17-22.