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YUVAL COHEN QUARTET
“Moments of pure listening and enjoyment that continuously flood the soul.” - Jazz Views
“One part jazz, for sure, but Cohen’s classical training is absolutely at play throughout with a wonderful clarity of tone.” - DownBeat
Artist Bio
Led by soprano saxophonist Yuval Cohen, the Yuval Cohen Quartet unites four leading contemporary jazz voices: Tom Oren on piano, Alon Near on bass, and Alon Benjamini on drums. The quartet blends lyrical composition with improvisational freedom, creating music that balances chamber-jazz intimacy with expressive depth. Cohen’s signature soprano sax tone, clear and highly individual, serves as the emotional core of the ensemble. Across their work, the group explores a broad range of influences, from jazz and folk to classical, crafting performances that are both contemplative and compelling.
Latest Release
Winter Poems - ECM Records
★★★★
“A stunningly beautiful album from beginning to end.” - Jazz Views
“The rhythm section creates a generous bed for Cohen to drift over.” - DownBeat
“Cohen’s soprano sax sound is highly individual—its clarity and purity cut through every ensemble moment.” - Jazz Views
“Over the course of eight originals, Cohen elicits a flowing and unsettled realm where freedom within constraint allows a rare veracity.” - Between Sound and Space
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