Greg Cohen
Masada's Versatile Bassist
Legendary jazz bassist known for 20+ years with John Zorn's Masada and collaborations spanning Tom Waits to Ornette Coleman.
About
Greg Cohen is an American jazz bassist born July 13, 1953, in Los Angeles. Best known for his 20+ years as a member of John Zorn's Masada quartet, Cohen has built a four-decade career marked by extraordinary versatility, collaborating with artists ranging from Tom Waits and Ornette Coleman to Elvis Costello and Bill Frisell. He relocated to New York City in 1984 and is now a bass professor at the Jazz Institute Berlin.
Music Style
Cohen blends traditional jazz with avant-garde and experimental approaches, emphasizing subtle rhythmic support and ensemble dynamics. His playing spans folk, country, and contemporary jazz idioms.
Background
- Hometown
- Los Angeles, California
- Instruments
- bass
- Active
- 1960s-present
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If you like Bill Frisell, John Zorn, and Dave Douglas — you'll love this artist