Emmet Cohen Trio

Pianist and composer Emmet Cohen releases Universal Truth, his fourth album on Mack Avenue.

Recorded to celebrate the centenaries of Miles Davis and John Coltrane, it pays tribute to its predecessors by carrying on their spirit of personal and spiritual quest through his own distinctive style.

Widely regarded as one of the leading pianists of his generation, Emmet Cohen has built his reputation by bridging the legendary lineage of jazz and a deeply community-minded, modern approach.

From his Masters Legacy series of recordings, featuring icons such as Jimmy Cobb, Benny Golson, Albert Tootie Heath and Houston Person, to his highly popular livestream series Live From Emmet's Place, Emmet Cohen has always emphasised the connection between generations and audiences.

France Musique Nicolas Pommaret Emmet Cohen - Piano Joe Raniera - Double bass Joe Farnsworth - Drums s The American pianist Emmet Cohen is one of the driving forces behind the revival of contemporary straight-ahead jazz.

Thanks to his concert videos filmed at home during Covid, he has brought to the fore a generation of musicians strongly rooted in the tradition of African American jazz, who play this music with new freshness and new energy.

Faced with a jazz that is taught and has gradually become sclerotic in universities, he offers a timeless, lively and exhilarating music in which groove, melody and interaction take centre stage.

Backed by the very best in swing, Emmet Cohen reminds us that jazz is above all a music for dancing and joy.