Avishai Cohen - Brightlight (2024)

In his upcoming album, «Brightlight,» Cohen showcases his multifaceted talents alongside a stellar ensemble of musicians. Among these are some of the brightest young talents from the new jazz scene, including drummer Roni Kaspi, pianist Guy Moskovich, his working core trio as the centre on many of the titles and joined by saxophonist Yuval Drabkin and many others hand-picked talented artists. Roni Kaspi brings a youthful vigor to the album, infusing the music with a sense of spontaneity and drive. After more than 3 years of touring with Avishai Cohen, she's even got a dedicated title on this recording ("Roni's Swing"), wrote by Cohen as an homage to her dynamic and energetic drumming. Guy Moskovich, a pianist whose harmonic sensibilities and technical prowess have garnered him recognition as a rising star in jazz, provides the perfect complement to Cohen's bass lines. Yuval Drabkin, on saxophone, adds another layer of richness to the extensive ensemble. His emotive playing and nuanced interpretations bring a compelling voice to the project, enhancing the album's overall depth.

Avishai Cohen (bass & vocals)
Guy Moskovich & Eden Giat (piano)
Roni Kaspi & Noam David (drums)
Yuval Drabkin (saxophone)
Yosi Ben Tovim (guitar)
Lars Nilsson (trumpet)
Hilel Salem (flugelhorn)
Jakob Sollerman (trombone)
Ilan Salem (flutes)
Jenny Nilsson (vocals)