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The 3Cohen Siblings, Yuval, Anat and Avishai, have had a very similar musical path. Growing up in Tel-Aviv under the same roof, attending the same day schools and the same music Conservatory in the afternoons, have helped shape their musical taste, approach and ideas.

They Attended the Tel-Aviv School for the Arts, the "Thelma Yalin" high school for the arts and the "Jaffa" Music conservatory.

The 3Cohens had a classical music background that included some symphonic orchestral playing. But it didn't take long before the 3 discovered their life long love to jazz music.

And then there was Berklee College of Music. The World Scholarship Tour awarded the 3 of them scholarships the attend Berklee. The 3 got to expand their musical taste and to develop themselves musically at the College and after graduating. In November 2002 the 3 formed a sextet and performed in a jazz festival in Poland, playing their original music. That was the beginning of their debut album, "ONE".

Since then, the 3 Siblings have been performing as often as possible. their concerts include performances in the Lodz Jazz festival (Poland, 2003) the Tel-Aviv Jazz festival (2004), Caesarea Jazz party �" in a special program of the music of Louis Armstrong (2005), NYC (2006) and the Givatayim Jazz festival in Israel (2005, 2006 and 2007).

The remarkable story of 3 Cohens, continues with the release of Braid (2007, Anzic Records). It is obvious that the Cohens would have some sort of telepathy and symbiosis on the bandstand and in the studio, but the level of interplay and musical cooperation that exists between the siblings on Braid can only be described as astounding. Their individual virtuosity, creativity and exceptional taste only serve to enhance the music that primarily stems from their mutual respect and love for one another, as family, and as musicians.

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Album Review

3 Cohens: Tightrope

Read "Tightrope" reviewed by Angelo Leonardi


Nei loro dischi precedenti (vedi Family) c'erano diversi momenti in cui i fratelli israeliani s'esibivano in libere improvvisazioni a tre voci. In questo nuovo lavoro questa modalità improvvisativa diventa centrale, pur innestandosi nel rispetto della tradizione che caratterizza la loro collaborazione. Il trombettista Avishai Cohen (da non confondere con l'omonimo bassista), il sassofonista Yuval Cohen e la clarinettista e sassofonista Anat Cohen sono determinati a mantenere un comune spazio d'espressione. Tightrope, che non a caso ...

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3 Cohens: Tightrope

Read "Tightrope" reviewed by Dan Bilawsky


It shouldn't come as a shock that the 3 Cohens stress the idea of interconnectedness in their music; soprano saxophonist Yuval Cohen, multi-reedist Anat Cohen and trumpeter Avishai Cohen are, after all, blood. With albums like One (Anzic, 2004), Braid (Anzic, 2007) and Family (Anzic, 2011), these three horn-playing siblings have made it clear that they're forever linked to one another in life and music, but they don't always address these bonds in the same fashion. Braid, for example, was ...

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3 Cohens: Family

Read "Family" reviewed by Glenn Astarita


It's a family affair that provides a luminous glimpse into the 3 Cohen's' broad jazz vernacular and notable technical expertise. With a formidable supporting lineup, the artists communicate an appealing mix of standards and originals, positioned on a It's a family affair that provides a luminous glimpse into the 3 Cohens' broad jazz vernacular and notable technical expertise. With a formidable supporting lineup, these siblings communicate an appealing mix of standards and originals, positioned on a rather festive modern mainstream ...

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Live Review

3 Cohens at Village Vanguard

Read "3 Cohens at Village Vanguard" reviewed by David Miller


Anat, Uval and Avishai CohenThe Village VanguardNew York, New YorkJune 23, 2009If jazz is an attitude, then the Cohen family has it in spades. That much was evident from the moment Anat, Yuval and Avishai took the hallowed Village Vanguard stage on a sweaty Tuesday night. In a set whose moods ran the gamut from joyous to melancholy, with a bit of humor thrown in for good measure, there was nary a complacent moment as ...

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3 Cohens: Braid

Read "Braid" reviewed by Ernest Barteldes


On this disc, recorded in a Brooklyn studio in the summer of 2006, the three Cohen siblings blend their many individual influences into one happy family outing. While reed player Anat's work clearly has more of a Latin vibe (thanks to work with groups like Choro Ensemble and her Brazilian jazz quartet), her brothers--trumpeter Avishai and saxophonist Yuval--seem to draw inspiration mostly from European and Middle-Eastern jazz. Working together, the trio has a noticeable chemistry that is undeniable--according to the ...

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3 Cohens: Braid

Read "Braid" reviewed by Greg Camphire


To the ranks of soulful jazz families like the Heaths of Philadelphia, the Joneses of Detroit and the Marsalises of New Orleans, fans can now add the 3 Cohens of Tel-Aviv, a talented Israeli combo featuring tenor saxophonist/clarinetist Anat Cohen and her brothers Yuval on soprano sax and Avishai on trumpet, who are hitting their stride on their sophomore collective effort, Braid.

The aptly-titled album sums up the telepathic, conversational interplay of the Cohens; musically, their inside jokes, finishing of ...

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3 Cohens: Braid

Read "Braid" reviewed by Mark F. Turner


Jazz ensembles comprised of siblings are rare but not uncommon (The Heath Brothers--Jimmy and Percy, the well-known Marsalis brothers, and the Moutin twins--François and Louis). The 3 Cohens can be added to the list and show that it's a truly a family affair of musical harmony on their sophomore release Braid. The 3 Cohens--sister Anat (clarinet/saxophone) and brothers Yuval (saxophone) and Avishai (trumpet)--have performed in various groups and locales from Tel Aviv to New York City. They're ...

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Recording

3 Cohens - The All-star Family Jazz Band Of Clarinetist/tenor Saxophonist Anat, Trumpeter Avishai & Soprano Saxist Yuval - Release Their Fourth Album Together, "Tightrope"

3 Cohens - The All-star Family Jazz Band Of Clarinetist/tenor Saxophonist Anat, Trumpeter Avishai & Soprano Saxist Yuval - Release Their Fourth Album Together, "Tightrope"

Source: Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity

To be released Oct. 22, 2013, via Anzic Records, “Tightrope" features the 3 Cohens improvising as an a cappella horn choir and teaming with special guests Fred Hersch, Christian McBride & Jonathan Blake “To the ranks of the Heaths of Philadelphia, the Joneses of Detroit and the Marsalises of New Orleans, fans can now add the 3 Cohens of Tel Aviv." - All About Jazz One of the reasons jazz improvisation excites performer and listener alike is that it's akin ...

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Performance / Tour

Anzic Records Artists The 3 Cohens On Tour In Europe In Celebration Of "family"

Anzic Records Artists The 3 Cohens On Tour In Europe In Celebration Of "family"

Source: Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity

Anzic Records Artists the 3 COHENS Celebrate New Recording, FAMILY On Tour In Europe, May 8-25! AVISHAI COHEN (trumpet), ANAT COHEN (tenor saxophone & clarinet), YUVAL COHEN (soprano saxophone), with Yonatan Avishai on piano, Omer Avital on bass, Johnathan Blake on drums (May 8-16), Franck Agulhon on drums (May 17-25) Family to be released in Europe on May 15 (distributed by Naive) Press/media - for a digital download link + code for Family please contact Red Cat Publicity) May 8 ...

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Performance / Tour

Anzic Records Artists The 3 Cohens Live at The Village Vanguard - November 1-6

Anzic Records Artists The 3 Cohens Live at The Village Vanguard - November 1-6

Source: Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity

Anzic Records Artists the 3 COHENS Celebrate New Recording, FAMILY at The Village Vanguard, November 1-6! AVISHAI COHEN (trumpet), ANAT COHEN (tenor saxophone & clarinet), YUVAL COHEN (soprano saxophone), with Aaron Goldberg (piano), Omer Avital (bass), and Jonathan Blake (drums) The 3 Cohens Celebrate the Release of Family November 1-6, The Village Vanguard, NYC November 10, Scullers, Boston, MA November 1, Shalin Liu Performance Center—Rockport Music Hall, Rockport, MA November 12, Koerner Hall, Toronto (Double bill with The Jamey Haddad ...

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Radio

The 3 Cohens and "Braid" Featured on NPR

The 3 Cohens and "Braid" Featured on NPR

Source: Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity

One family--one music. The remarkable story of 3 Cohens, Yuval (the older brother), Anat (the middle sister) and Avishai (the youngest sibling), continues with the November 20, 2007 release of their new recording, Braid (Anzic Records). It is obvious that the Cohens would have some sort of telepathy and symbiosis on the bandstand and in the studio, but the level of interplay and musical cooperation that exists between the siblings on Braid can only be described as astounding. Their individual ...

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Tightrope

Anzic Records
2014

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Tightrope

Anzic Records
2013

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Family

Anzic Records
2011

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Braid

Anzic Records
2007

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One

Unknown label
2005

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One

Unknown label
2004

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