Bands & artists like Avishai Cohen

If you like Avishai Cohen, these artists play in similar sounds, ideas, or styles. Use this as a starting point to branch out and find something new to listen to.

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Christian McBride

Christian McBride

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Known for his virtuosic bass playing and innovative compositions, McBride blends jazz with elements of funk and R&B, creating intricate melodies and rhythms.

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Brad Mehldau

Brad Mehldau

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Mehldau's piano work features complex harmonies and improvisational flair, often exploring tension and release similar to Cohen's style.

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Chick Corea

Chick Corea

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Corea's pioneering work in jazz fusion showcases rich harmonies and rhythmic complexity that align closely with the emotive qualities found in Cohen's music.

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Pat Metheny

Pat Metheny

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Metheny's blend of jazz with world music influences creates expansive soundscapes that share a similar exploratory spirit to Cohen's compositions.

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Hiromi Uehara

Hiromi Uehara

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Uehara's energetic piano performances and complex arrangements reflect a dynamic approach to jazz that resonates with Cohen's rhythmic bursts.

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Joshua Redman

Joshua Redman

Redman's saxophone work features intricate melodic lines and an adventurous spirit, paralleling the improvisational essence found in Cohen's music.

jazz post-bop
Eberhard Weber

Eberhard Weber

Weber's unique approach to the double bass combines melodic lines with electronic textures, creating a sound palette that complements Cohen's style.

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Tigran Hamasyan

Tigran Hamasyan

Hamasyan blends jazz with Armenian folk music, showcasing complex rhythms and rich harmonic structures akin to those explored by Cohen.

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Common questions

Who sounds like Avishai Cohen?

Artists similar to Avishai Cohen include Christian McBride, Brad Mehldau, Chick Corea and Pat Metheny. Each shares elements of Avishai Cohen's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Avishai Cohen?

Avishai Cohen is primarily known for jazz fusion and bebop. Rooted in intricate bass lines and punctuated by spontaneous bursts of rhythm, Cohen's music navigates tension and release while weaving complex melodies that linger in the air.

Where should I start if I like Avishai Cohen?

If you enjoy Avishai Cohen, start with Christian McBride — their album "Kind of Brown" is a great entry point. Known for his virtuosic bass playing and innovative compositions, McBride blends jazz with elements of funk and R&B, creating intricate melodies and rhythms.