Anat Cohen is not just an instrumentist of flawless technique; she is a force of nature who has broken the barriers between genres and geographical borders. Born in Israel and based in New York, Anat brought to the clarinet an expressiveness that many believed had been confined to the Big Band era. However, her approach is viscerally contemporary. She uses the instrument to sing melodies that shift between deep melancholy and explosive joy, consistently becoming the number one clarinetist in the world according to DownBeat and the Jazz Journalists Association critics.
Anat’s greatest distinction lies in her profound connection with Brazilian music. She doesn’t just play the repertoire; she lives it. By diving into the universe of Choro, Anat found a syncopation that dialogues perfectly with her jazz background. This fusion resulted in internationally acclaimed projects, such as Trio Brasileiro and her Tentet, where she expands the boundaries of modern jazz by incorporating Brazilian balance and harmonic complexity in an organic and respectful way.
At Jazz Latitude, Anat Cohen is celebrated as the ambassador of musical fluidity. She proves that jazz is a living language, capable of absorbing accents and colors from all over the world without losing its essence. With her omnipresent smile and absolute stage presence, Anat transforms every performance into a celebration of artistic freedom, solidifying herself as one of the most influential and charismatic figures in music today.