The Emmet Cohen Trio is a powerhouse jazz ensemble led by pioneer pianist, composer, and viral musical sensation Emmet Cohen, known for his virtuosic technique and deep understanding of jazz traditions. Joining him on stage are Joey Ranieri on bass and Kyle Poole on drums.
Possessing a fluid technique, an innovative tonal palette, and an extensive repertoire, this trio performs with the command and passion of an artist fully devoted to the medium. Cohen blends classic pieces with dynamic original work, believing that jazz "is enriched immeasurably by connecting and studying with jazz masters, forging backward to the very creation of the art form.”
Presented in partnership with the Singletary Center for the Arts
TICKETS:
$34 Adults / $18 Students (additional fees may apply online)
Recital Hall | Reserved Seating
ABOUT EMMET COHEN:
Multifaceted American jazz pianist and composer Emmet Cohen is one of his generation's pivotal figures in music and the related arts. Leader of the Emmet Cohen Trio and creator of the Masters Legacy Series, he is an internationally acclaimed jazz artist, a dedicated educator, the winner of the 2019 American Pianists Awards, and a finalist in the 2011 Thelonious Monk International Piano Competition. Cohen headlines regularly at Jazz at Lincoln Center, the Village Vanguard, and Birdland, and has appeared at the Newport, Monterey, and North Sea jazz festivals. His artistry has taken him to venues and festivals in over 30 countries. Cohen's entrepreneurial energies led to his developing "Live From Emmet's Place," a live-streamed "Harlem rent party" that unites a worldwide audience via tens of millions of internet views. Cohen has released over ten albums as leader and has performed or recorded with Ron Carter, Benny Golson, Jimmy Cobb, George Coleman, Jimmy Heath, Tootie Heath, Houston Person, Christian McBride, and Kurt Elling. Emmet Cohen is a Yamaha Artist.