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Gig Alert: Avishai Cohen

Friday, October 15, 2010

Bassist and bandleader Avishai Cohen plays his world music-inflected contemporary jazz at the Winter Garden tonight. Download his "Alon Basela" here.

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Obama as Muse

Monday, March 09, 2009

As an Obama-inspired musical called "Obama on My Mind" opens in London, we find out why the American president has inspired so much art, from songs to posters to balloons. Guests include the musical's writer and composer, Teddy Hayes; trumpet player and composer Avishai Cohen; and Rob Walker, columnist for ...

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Avishai Cohen

Tuesday, November 04, 2008

Water and light… as jazz. Israeli composer and trumpet player Avishai Cohen is tackling two natural topics with his music at once. He composed a piece for an art installation about light to open at the Times Square Building this week. And his second CD for his big rain trilogy ...

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Your Democracy Song

Tuesday, November 04, 2008

It's easy to spot democracy at the polls on Election Day. But today on Soundcheck, you might also find it in the lyrics of Woody Guthrie, Sly Stone or Leonard Cohen. We look at songs that capture the spirit of Democracy, as suggested by Soundcheck listeners here. Plus, guests ...

Avishai Cohen

Friday, August 29, 2008

Bass player and composer Avishai Cohen comes from one of the most fertile countries for jazz today - Israel - and he is considered one of the top players in his instrument. He has collaborated with the likes of pop star Alicia Keys and pianist Chick Corea, and his latest ...

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Three years after Katrina, Music's Difficult Path

Friday, August 29, 2008

A new book by author Ned Subletteexplores the history of war, slavery, and aristocracy in New Orleans. A new CD by clarinetist Dr. Michael White looks to that city’s future. On today's show: New Orleans music, three years after Katrina. Also on the show: live music by Avishai Cohen, an ...