Tuesday 20 October, 20:00

Avishai Cohen

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Led by bassist and vocalist Avishai Cohen, this quintet features Yuval Drabkin (saxophone), Yonatan Voltzok (trombone), Itay Simhovich (piano) and Eviatar Slivnik (drums). The program blends lyrical jazz with Eastern melodies and spirited improvisation, alternating intimate, warm ballads with explosive ensemble passages. Cohen’s warm tone and joyful phrasing anchor the music, while the young band’s interplay creates rich textures, rhythmic drive and moments of poignant beauty that draw listeners into an immediate, emotional sound world.

Rue du Général-DUFOUR 14,
1204 Genève
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Photo Credit: DR

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