Emmet Cohen, a multifaceted American jazz pianist and composer, stands as a pivotal figure in contemporary music and the arts. Leading the renowned Emmet Cohen Trio and creating the acclaimed Masters Legacy Series, Cohen is an internationally celebrated jazz artist and dedicated educator. He won the 2019 American Pianists Awards and was a finalist in the 2011 Thelonious Monk International Piano Competition.
Regularly headlining at iconic venues like Jazz at Lincoln Center, the Village Vanguard, and Birdland, Cohen has graced stages at the Newport, Monterey, and North Sea jazz festivals. His performances have reached audiences in over 30 countries worldwide.
Cohen’s entrepreneurial spirit shines through his innovative “Live From Emmet’s Place,” a live-streamed “Harlem rent party” that has captivated tens of millions of viewers globally. With over ten albums released as a leader, Cohen has collaborated with jazz legends such as Ron Carter, Benny Golson, Jimmy Cobb, George Coleman, Jimmy Heath, Tootie Heath, Houston Person, Christian McBride, and Kurt Elling.