March 27 at 7:00 pm
Pianist and composer Emmet Cohen has emerged as one of his generation’s leading figures in jazz. DownBeat observed that his “nimble touch, measured stride and warm harmonic vocabulary indicate he’s above any convoluted technical showmanship.” Possessing a fluid technique, an innovative tonal palette, and an extensive repertoire, Cohen plays with the command of a seasoned veteran and the passion of an artist fully devoted to his medium. In this Savannah Music Festival return, Emmet Cohen is joined by New Jazz Underground, a trio that has been described as “an innovative and ultra-creative collective striving to establish themselves as a defining voice for the genre of jazz and beyond”. Merging traditional jazz sensibilities with modern influences such as swing, hip-hop, house, Afrobeat, and Afro-Cuban music, the trio initially gained recognition through viral videos showcasing their chemistry, musicality, and raw ambition.
Performances in the Metal Building are made possible through support by Charles & Rosalie Morris.
Funding for the Faircloth Jazz Series is provided by Bob Faircloth
Sponsored by Wilson Morris and Ron & Susan Whitaker
Sponsored in part by Susan Willetts & Alan Pritz
Partial support is provided by Cay Insurance Services
Piano by Steinway & Sons
