Avishai Cohen-Live at The REGATTABAR - THURSDAY, APRIL 26
In Celebration of His First-Ever Live CD/DVD:
As Is . . . Live At The Blue Note
(Half Note Records/RazDaz Recordz in stores on April 24)
This concert, part of the U.S. Tour Celebrating this CD/DVD release, introduces to the States Avishai Cohen's phenomenal new pianist Shai Maestro, from Jerusalem
“ . . . one of the best double-bassists in the world." - Kerstan Mackness, Time Out London
“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
“ . . . strong-toned, agile, melodic . . . a powerful bandleader." - Ben Ratliff, The New York Times
On April 17, 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. Down Beat 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 stop at The REGATTABAR on Thursday, April 26.
“ . . . a bandleader with a big picture point of view and an exceptionally well-rounded musician. His songs pull from any number of sources: the Mediterranean, South Africa, the Middle East, funk and any number of folk forms. It all dances and it's all tied up with jazz." - Kirk Silsbee, L.A. City Beat
The magic and strength of a working band, “which in this music is stronger than any concept," says Cohen, is one of the key ingredients on this live CD/DVD. The trio of Avishai, Sam and Mark, a crackerjack unit that has been delighting audiences around the world for more than three years, has grown into one of the most enjoyable and fascinating trios one can experience on the scene today. Their respect for each other, their empathetic interaction, and the pure joy and enthusiasm they share in performing music with each other, is part of what makes Cohen's music connect with listeners on many levels. As Is . . . Live At The Blue Note is the definitive documentation of this trio as Avishai takes the band in an exciting new direction with the arrival of the young Israeli piano virtuoso Shai Maestro, poised to take over where the brilliant Sam Barsh left off.
“ . . . the kind of virtuosic soloing and portentous writing that marked Pastorius' career outside Weather Report." “ . . . technical facility on the bass and in your face attitude . . ." - Down Beat
As Is . . . Live At The Blue Note also offers an overview of Avishai's career with highlights from his spectacular recordings: “Smash," “Elli," “Samuel," “One For Mark" and “Nu Nu" are from Continuo (RazDaz, 2006), “Remembering" and “Feediop" were featured on At Home (RazDaz, 2005), “Etude" stems from the brilliantly conceived recording “Unity" (Avishai Cohen & The International Vamp Band, Stretch, 2001), and “Bass Suite #1" is a stand out track from Avishai's debut release, Adama (Stretch, 1998).
Much more than a bandleader, composer and inspiring instrumentalist, Avishai Cohen has become an artist with clear, distinctive band concept and musical vision. In this regard he is following in the footsteps of artists such as Mingus, Dave Holland, Jaco Pastorius, Ray Brown, Charlie Haden, Stanley Clarke and even Sting.
Avishai Cohen's discography as a leader: Adama (1998), Devotion (1999), Colors (2000), Unity (2001), Lyla (2003), At Home (2005), Continuo (2006), As Is . . . Live At The Blue Note (2007)
THE AVISHAI COHEN TRIO U.S. TOUR:
Avishai Cohen - Bass - Israel
Mark Guiliana - Drums - USA
Shai Maestro - Piano - Israel
Friday, April 13th - Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Monday, April 16th - Masterclass, David Gage Bass Shop, New York, NY.
Tuesday, April 17th - 22nd - The Blue Note, New York, NY. Monday, April 23rd - St Paul JCC, St. Paul, Minnesota. Thursday, April 26th - The RegattaBar, Boston, MA.
Friday, April 27th - The Jazzfactory, Louisville, KY. Saturday, April 28th - The Jazz Kitchen, Indianapolis IN. Monday, April 30th - Hot House, Chicago, IL.
Tues. & Wed., May 1st & 2nd - Yoshi's at Jack London Square, Oakland, CA.
Thursday, May 3rd Kuumbwa Jazz Centre - Santa Cruz. CA. Sunday, May 6th - Jazz Bakery, Matinee. 2PM Los Angeles, CA.
Sunday, May 6th - Lawrence Family JCC, La Jolla, CA.
In Celebration of His First-Ever Live CD/DVD:
As Is . . . Live At The Blue Note
(Half Note Records/RazDaz Recordz in stores on April 24)
This concert, part of the U.S. Tour Celebrating this CD/DVD release, introduces to the States Avishai Cohen's phenomenal new pianist Shai Maestro, from Jerusalem
“ . . . one of the best double-bassists in the world." - Kerstan Mackness, Time Out London
“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
“ . . . strong-toned, agile, melodic . . . a powerful bandleader." - Ben Ratliff, The New York Times
On April 17, 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. Down Beat 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 stop at The REGATTABAR on Thursday, April 26.
“ . . . a bandleader with a big picture point of view and an exceptionally well-rounded musician. His songs pull from any number of sources: the Mediterranean, South Africa, the Middle East, funk and any number of folk forms. It all dances and it's all tied up with jazz." - Kirk Silsbee, L.A. City Beat
The magic and strength of a working band, “which in this music is stronger than any concept," says Cohen, is one of the key ingredients on this live CD/DVD. The trio of Avishai, Sam and Mark, a crackerjack unit that has been delighting audiences around the world for more than three years, has grown into one of the most enjoyable and fascinating trios one can experience on the scene today. Their respect for each other, their empathetic interaction, and the pure joy and enthusiasm they share in performing music with each other, is part of what makes Cohen's music connect with listeners on many levels. As Is . . . Live At The Blue Note is the definitive documentation of this trio as Avishai takes the band in an exciting new direction with the arrival of the young Israeli piano virtuoso Shai Maestro, poised to take over where the brilliant Sam Barsh left off.
“ . . . the kind of virtuosic soloing and portentous writing that marked Pastorius' career outside Weather Report." “ . . . technical facility on the bass and in your face attitude . . ." - Down Beat
As Is . . . Live At The Blue Note also offers an overview of Avishai's career with highlights from his spectacular recordings: “Smash," “Elli," “Samuel," “One For Mark" and “Nu Nu" are from Continuo (RazDaz, 2006), “Remembering" and “Feediop" were featured on At Home (RazDaz, 2005), “Etude" stems from the brilliantly conceived recording “Unity" (Avishai Cohen & The International Vamp Band, Stretch, 2001), and “Bass Suite #1" is a stand out track from Avishai's debut release, Adama (Stretch, 1998).
Much more than a bandleader, composer and inspiring instrumentalist, Avishai Cohen has become an artist with clear, distinctive band concept and musical vision. In this regard he is following in the footsteps of artists such as Mingus, Dave Holland, Jaco Pastorius, Ray Brown, Charlie Haden, Stanley Clarke and even Sting.
Avishai Cohen's discography as a leader: Adama (1998), Devotion (1999), Colors (2000), Unity (2001), Lyla (2003), At Home (2005), Continuo (2006), As Is . . . Live At The Blue Note (2007)
THE AVISHAI COHEN TRIO U.S. TOUR:
Avishai Cohen - Bass - Israel
Mark Guiliana - Drums - USA
Shai Maestro - Piano - Israel
Friday, April 13th - Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Monday, April 16th - Masterclass, David Gage Bass Shop, New York, NY.
Tuesday, April 17th - 22nd - The Blue Note, New York, NY. Monday, April 23rd - St Paul JCC, St. Paul, Minnesota. Thursday, April 26th - The RegattaBar, Boston, MA.
Friday, April 27th - The Jazzfactory, Louisville, KY. Saturday, April 28th - The Jazz Kitchen, Indianapolis IN. Monday, April 30th - Hot House, Chicago, IL.
Tues. & Wed., May 1st & 2nd - Yoshi's at Jack London Square, Oakland, CA.
Thursday, May 3rd Kuumbwa Jazz Centre - Santa Cruz. CA. Sunday, May 6th - Jazz Bakery, Matinee. 2PM Los Angeles, CA.
Sunday, May 6th - Lawrence Family JCC, La Jolla, CA.
For more information contact Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity.
