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 release of Braid. 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.
with: Aaron Goldberg on Piano, Omer Avital on Bass & Eric Harland on Drums ! ! !
"arresting sophomore album"
Nate Chinen, New York Times
"Anat has emerged as one of the best clarinet players in jazz the record is best when they strain against the composed lines and babble together in intuitive counterpoint. It makes a strong case for each of them individually, but it's a surprisingly good band record too."
Ben Ratliff, New York Times
"This a real band, reaching a level of communication bound by family ties, deepened by long hours on the bandstand and enlivened by an obvious love of the art form. The 3 Cohens have arrived, and hopefully this is only the beginning"
Greg Camphire, AllAboutJazz.com
"If there's any group that illustrates how profoundly and effortlessly international jazz has become in the new millennium, it's this one."
The Buffalo News
"A cool mix of 50s blowing date and 70s jungle fusion, these sibs that like instruments that come with mouthpieces blow up a sonic storm that surprises and delights with it's energy, surprises and chops. A wild ride that blows your ears open in fine style, these young hitters playing at the top of their games is a flat out treat. There's nothing here you can't immediately wrap your ears around."
Midwest Record
"A blue-chip import from Israel, the Cohens - three gifted Tel Aviv-born siblings - gladden the American jazz scene with this delightful, tightly-knit, celebratory collaboration."
OWEN MCNALLY, Hartford Courant
"polyphonic pip."
Village Voice
"In Braid we hear the continuation of that conversation in 10 delightful tracks that highlight their individual talents but, even more impressively, showcase their superb ensemble interplay, harmony, and complementary tones."
Rovokovo.com
"Van Heusen and Burke's It Could Happen to You, quickly develops into an imaginative, fugue-like interpretation. Another special number is Yuval's Elegy for Eliku, an eloquent bit of pensive jazz."
Philip Van Vleck, Billboard Magazine |
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