The Avishai cohen Masterclass - Preview Compilation

In this video, we have the enormous pleasure of welcoming our latest Masterclass artist, the great Avishai Cohen. Known for his work as a jazz bassist at the cutting edge of improvised music and also as a singer, bandleader and prolific composer. Avishai’s recorded works have redefined the role of the jazz trio for a generation with world-renowned albums such as his 2008 masterpiece 'Gently Disturbed' and with compositions such as the wildly popular 'Remembering'.

If you enjoy this preview compilation, please join us in the comments on YouTube to keep the conversation going and welcome this great artist to the Discover Double Bass community.

TImecodes

00:00 Introduction
00:15 Pinzin Kinzin
01:30 Singing whilst playing bass
02:20 Percussion on the bass
03:01 Advice for bassists
03:39 Besame Mucho

Discussion links

Avishai Cohen - Website
Avishai Cohen, Pinzin Kinzin - YouTube
Andy González - Wikipedia
Manny Oquendo - Wikipedia
Avishai Cohen, Besame Mucho - YouTube

BEhind the scenes Photos

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The Avishai Cohen Masterclass

The Avishai Cohen Masterclass is an in-depth discussion focused on his personal approach to double bass playing. We unpack his signature sounds, approach to double bass technique, composition and improvisation. Hosted by DDB founder Geoff Chalmers, this Masterclass provides a unique insight into the double bass techniques and musical world of a legendary artist. The Masterclass comprises two and a half hours of videos, with detailed transcriptions of Avishai Cohen's musical examples.

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