Avishai Cohen Trio is an Israeli jazz ensemble led by bassist, composer, and singer Avishai Cohen (born 1970, Kibbutz Kabri), whose multicultural roots - spanning Spain, Greece, and Poland - run through every note he writes. Over three decades Cohen has built one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary jazz, weaving acoustic bass, Middle Eastern melody, and Jewish folk music into a style that DownBeat called "a jazz visionary of global proportions." The current trio features drummer Roni Kaspi and pianist Guy Moskovich, and tours in support of the 2024 Naïve album Brightlight.
A new Avishai Cohen Trio album is listed on the official website for 2026, alongside two new singles - 'Lookie' and 'El Bazita'.
The French government awarded Cohen the Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters in recognition of his cultural contribution.
Cohen collaborated with the Metropole Orkest and chief conductor Jules Buckley for six concerts across the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany.
Cohen introduced a new working trio lineup with pianist Itay Simhovich and drummer Eviatar Slivnik for 2025 touring.
The trio's album Brightlight was released on Naïve Records in October 2024, featuring mostly original compositions alongside jazz and classical standards.
Israeli jazz trio Avishai Cohen takes the stage in Leverkusen with pianist Daniel de Boer in support.
Live jazz concert by Avishai Cohen Trio at BASF - Feierabendhaus in Ludwigshafen am Rhein, featuring one of today's most celebrated jazz bassists.