Greg Cohen
American jazz bassist with four decades of diverse collaborations.
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Greg Cohen (born July 13, 1953) is an American jazz bassist whose career spans over four decades. He is best known as a member of John Zorn's Masada quartet and for his extensive work with a wide range of musicians across traditional jazz and other styles.
Background
Greg Cohen has worked with numerous noted musicians including Tom Waits, David Byrne, Elvis Costello, Laurie Anderson, Willie Nelson, Norah Jones, Keith Richards, and Charlie Watts. He has also performed with traditional jazz artists such as Ken Peplowski, Kenny Davern, Marty Grosz, and Woody Allen.
In August 2006, he served as musical director of the Century of Song series at the German arts festival RuhrTriennale, inviting performers like David Byrne, Holly Cole, and Laurie Anderson. Cohen has been a regular member of Woody Allen and his New Orleans Jazz Band, which played at the Carlyle Hotel in Manhattan. He appeared in the documentary Wild Man Blues about a 1996 European tour by Allen and his band.
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