JAZZ

摘要

Here the fine Israeli bassist returns to his roots in classical composition. Core musicians are his regular trio partners, pianist Nitai Hershkovitz and drummer Ofri Nehemya, but there's also 'a string quartet with a difference'. Instead of two violins there are two violas, while the addition of an oboe or cor anglais makes the textures darker and richer still. Cohen takes us straight to the Middle East in a virtuosic 'Arab Medley', but elsewhere the synthesis of influences is more subtle, with gorgeous writing for the chamber group and muscular, expressive bass solos. Much more than just another crossover album, this is music of sincerity, depth and beauty.