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Joe Cohn was fated to a life in music by his antecedents and early exposure to the greatest musicians and composers, Joe, son of legendary saxophonist Al Cohn and vocalist Marylin Moore, has steadily risen to the fore and made his mark as one of the most inventive and catalytic guitarists in jazz. Joe emerged from his years at the Berklee School of Music in the late 70s as a multi-instrumentalist, and is no less impressive on trumpet. His work on guitar is consistently applauded and favorably reviewed. His professional experience as a guitarist is of the first order. He has toured and played with groups led by his father, Al Cohn (1979-87, including Europe), Freddy Cole (touring Brazil), Bob Mover, Nick Brignola, Artie Shaw, Zoot Sims, Buddy DeFranco (ongoing), Al Grey (ongoing), Warren Chiasson (ongoing), Carmine Leggio (ongoing), Claude “Fiddler” Williams (ongoing) and, of course, Harry Allen. On the New York City jazz club and concert scene, he has played the famous Blue Note with Al Cohn, Artie Shaw and Al Grey, Fat Tuesday’s and Sweet Basil with Al Grey, the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion with Artie Shaw and Lincoln Center with Hank Jones and Wynton Marsalis. On the international scene, he has played the Oslo Jazz Festival with Frank Wess, has played the annual jazz cruise on board the SS Norway with Al Grey, and wowed them at the Lionel Hampton Club in Paris with Duffy Jackson.

His credits go on and on, but the proof of the playing is in the hearing thereof, so don’t miss this opportunity to dig Joe Cohn.

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Album Review

Joe Cohn: Restless

Read "Restless" reviewed by John Barron


There are jazz musicians who haplessly attempt to reinvent themselves with every passing fad and then there are those, like guitarist Joe Cohn, who diligently progress their art with integrity and conviction. A mainstay on the New York scene, Cohn consistently delivers with a nod to the past and an intensity full of forward motion. Restless is no exception. The guitarist is at the top of his game and the disc has the feel of a late-night jam session where ...

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Recording

Joe Cohn - Fuego (Criss Cross, 2011)

Joe Cohn - Fuego (Criss Cross, 2011)

Source: Music and More by Tim Niland

Mainstream jazz guitarist Joe Cohn recorded this album on November 16, 2010 in Brooklyn, accompanied by a hard hitting crew consisting of Peter Beets on piano, John Webber on bass and Kenny Washington on drums. You would expect a deeply swinging session from the son of famous saxophonist Joe Cohn, and that is exactly what is delivered here with a setlist that leans heavily on the compositions of the bebop and hard bop masters. The band plays together very well, ...

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Performance / Tour

"Jazz in the Sky" Tuesday, July 18 with Harry Allen-Joe Cohn Quartet

"Jazz in the Sky" Tuesday, July 18 with Harry Allen-Joe Cohn Quartet

Source: All About Jazz

Jazz in the Sky At TERRACE IN THE SKY 400 West 119th Street (between Amsterdam Ave & Morningside Drive) New York, NY 10027 http://www.terraceinthesky.com/ 212.666.9490

Reservations suggested for guaranteed seating Sky Grille & Cash Bar. No Cover!

LIVE MUSIC 7:30PM - 9:30PM BAR OPEN LATE!

Spectacular skyline views & river views ** Outdoor tapas & grille Superb wines & exotic drinks ** Great networking ...

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Event

Jazz in the Starlight Room presents Harry Allen-Joe Cohn Quartet

Jazz in the Starlight Room presents Harry Allen-Joe Cohn Quartet

Source: All About Jazz

The Hopewell Valley Bistro and Inn, in the little borough of Hopewell, NJ, provides a comfortable setting where you can go to listen or dance to jazz standards on a regular basis and never have to pay for parking. On Saturday, October 9, The Hopewell Valley Bistro and Inn will expand its current jazz programming to include the internationally known Harry Allen-Joe Cohn Quartet. Harry Allen, Tenor Saxophonist and BMG recording artist and guitarist, Joe Cohn, son of legendary saxophonist ...

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Harry Allen joins Joe Cohn Trio @ Zuni Mondays

Harry Allen joins Joe Cohn Trio @ Zuni Mondays

Source: All About Jazz

The JOE COHN / HARRY ALLEN Trio COOKING IN HELL'S KITCHEN EACH MONDAY 8-11:00pm Starting Nov. 24 @ ZUNI, 9TH AVE AT 43RD ST. 212.765.7626 EVERY MONDAY beginning November 24, sublime saxophonist HARRY ALLEN will permanently join the long-running JOE COHN Trio, with JOEL FORBES on acoustic bass. Unannounced guest musicians add to these swinging weekly sessions. No microphones, no stage, NO COVER CHARGE, just intimate music. JOE COHN, described in JazzTimes as “a brilliant musician ... one of the ...

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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Shared Contemplations

Kedar Entertainment Group
2009

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Restless

Arbors Records
2007

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