1. Avishai Cohen (born 1970 in Jerusalem) is an Israeli jazz bassist, composer and arranger. He was raised by a musical family, and as a child he started playing piano. After a few years he moved to the bass guitar. Later, after playing in the army for a while, he moved to New York City. After performing some small clubs, he was noticed by Chick Corea and was given a record contract. He has performed in two of Chick Corea's bands, "Origin" and the "Chick Corea New Trio".
After having recorded "Adama" in 1997 and "Colors" three years later, Avishai decided to create his own label in 2003. The label released its debut CD, "Lyla" in September 2003. In February of 2005 Razdaz Recordz released "At Home", an album that was arguably Avishai Cohen's most compelling and striking new recording to date.
That is until the artist conceived of, and recorded his newest studio CD, the spectacularly beautiful, "Continuo". Cohen’s third recording on his label Razdaz Recordz, and his seventh as a leader, was recorded in Gothenburg, Sweden in December 2005 with Avishai's core trio of pianist/keyboardist Sam Barsh and drummer/percussionist Mark Guiliana.
New album "Gently Disturbed" released in 2008 performed by Avishai's trio. Avishai also shows more of his "Avishai Cohen & Ensemble" on their world tour.
2. Avishai E. Cohen - trumpet player, who received the Clark Terry award. He recorded under his own name, with his brother and sister as the '3 Cohens', and with 'Third World Love'. Bio excerpt from his website (http://www.avishaicohenmusic.com/):
Albums under his own name are The Trumpet Player & After the Big Rain & Triveni II
Avishai Cohen is a leading figure on the international jazz scene and one of the most sought-after players of his generation — “an assertive and accomplished trumpeter with a taste for modernism,” according to Nate Chinen of The New York Times. Though deeply rooted in the bebop and post-bop tradition, Avishai is taking jazz in new directions, making waves as an improviser, composer and bandleader. Originally from Tel Aviv, he began performing at age 10. He toured the world with the Young Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra and went on to become the trumpet player of choice for many leading jazz, rock, pop, studio and television projects. He received a full scholarship to attend the Berklee College of Music in Boston, and in 1997 he placed third in the prestigious Thelonious Monk Jazz Trumpet Competition.
Avishai came of age as part of the fertile scene at Smalls, the storied New York jazz club, where he developed his artistic vision alongside such friends and colleagues as pianist Jason Lindner, bassist Omer Avital and vocalist Claudia Acuña. Here the imperatives of jazz tradition and innovation were not in conflict, but rather merged into one powerful creative stream. Avishai flourished in an environment where hard-driving swing, open-ended funk, Latin and Middle Eastern rhythms, complex extended forms and free improvisation converged under one roof, drawing enthusiastic audiences. All of Avishai’s diverse work, as a leader, co-leader and sideman, is informed by this broad-minded legacy, which has given jazz new vitality and relevance in the 21st century.
Avishai made his debut as a leader in 2003 with The Trumpet Player, a burning straightahead session with bassist John Sullivan (Roy Haynes), drummer Jeff Ballard (Chick Corea, Pat Metheny) and special guest Joel Frahm on tenor. His second album, After the Big Rain, is the last part of “The Big Rain Trilogy,” a series of recordings that is now nearing completion. The trilogy also includes Before the Big Rain (part one), a large-group outing, and The Big Rain (part two), a trio encounter with Yonatan Avishai on piano and Daniel Freedman on percussion. Avishai’s music is alternately moody and joyous, richly atmospheric yet beat-driven and grooving, suffused with compositional depth, inspired improvisation and a profound world-music influence. Avishai plays open and muted trumpet but also routes his horn through electronic effects that range from the dreamy to the snarling and distorted. He’s been developing these sounds over the course of the last decade. “When I play effects, I play a different instrument,” he says. “The whole concept changes.”
Avishai’s other credits range from touring with the celebrated French-American singer-songwriter Keren Ann, to sharing the stage with the great Bobby Hutcherson in the all-star San Francisco Jazz Collective. In addition, Avishai is the co-leader of Third World Love, with Omer Avital, drummer Daniel Freedman and pianist Yonatan Avishai, a group with four recordings to its credit. He also leads a funk-oriented band with bassist Me’shell Ndegeocello and drummer Adam Deitch, and continues to perform extensively with the 3 Cohens, which he formed with his sister Anat and brother Yuval, both gifted reeds players. With his incredible instrumental skill and world-spanning musical interests, Avishai, in the words of critic Ben Ratliff, “has all the power and tenacity he’s going to need.
Avishai is the chosen artist of Israel Cultural Excellence Foundation (IcExcellence) since 2004.
Morenika
Avishai Cohen Lyrics
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my skin was pure white
from the fire of the summer sun
I am dark
Chorus:
Morenika
so very beautiful
my heart is all yours
Morenika , they call me
all those who go down to the sea
if again they call me
I will go with them again
Morenika, they call me
son to the ruling king
if he calls me again
I will follow him
The lyrics to Avishai Cohen's song Morenika tell a story of a person who is called Morenika. Despite having skin that was originally pure white, their time under the hot summer sun has made them dark. Morenika is described as being very beautiful, with burning fire in their eyes that captures the heart of the singer. The repetition of the phrase "they call me" throughout the song emphasizes the importance of Morenika's identity and how others see them.
In the chorus, the singer affirms their love for Morenika, declaring that their heart belongs entirely to them. Morenika is also associated with the sea and is called by all those who go down to it. This could indicate that they are a sailor or have some sort of connection to the ocean. Additionally, Morenika is described as the son of a ruling king, indicating that they hold some measure of power or status.
Overall, the song Morenika is a passionate ode to a person who is both beautiful and intriguing. The lyrics paint a picture of a complex and fascinating individual who captures the heart and imagination of the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
Morenika, they call me
My name is Morenika, and that's how people address me.
my skin was pure white
Once I had a fair complexion, but it's now dark.
from the fire of the summer sun
The reason my skin is dark is because it's been exposed to the scorching heat of summer.
I am dark
This line simply reiterates the fact that my skin is now a darker shade.
Morenika so very beautiful
The name Morenika evokes beauty that's not just skin deep.
in your eyes - a burning fire
The eyes of the beholder show passion and desire when they look at Morenika.
my heart is all yours
I am completely devoted to whomever is referred to as "you."
all those who go down to the sea
This refers to sailors or those who work on the sea.
if again they call me
If the sailors call upon me again, I'll answer them.
I will go with them again
I am willing to join the sailors on their voyages once more.
son to the ruling king
I am the offspring of a royal king who is in power.
if he calls me again
Should the king require my presence, I won't hesitate to answer his summons.
I will follow him
I am loyal and obedient to the king, and will go wherever he leads me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, SONY ATV MUSIC PUBLISHING FRANCE
Written by: Traditional Latino
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@palomadealmeidalima6198
8 anos atrás
Morenica ami may yaman
Yo blanca nacy
E del sol del enberano
yo may zeh ancy
CHORUS:
Morenica
Grasyozika soz
Tu morena eyo grasiyozo
E ojos pretos tu
Morenica ami may yaman
Los Marineros
Siyotra ves a mi may yaman
May vo con aios
CHORUS: Morenica...
Shecharchoret yikre'uni [The dark girl, they call me]
tzach haya ori [my skin was pure white]
ki milahat shemesh kayitz [from the fire of the summer sun]
va'ani shechori [I am dark]
@janeczkaprosperity
Morenica a mi me llaman
Yo blanca naci
Y del sol del verano yo me hice asi
Morenica, graciosica sos
Tu morena y yo gracioso
Y ojos pretos Tuyos
Morenica a mi llaman los marineros
Si otra vez me llaman me voy con ellos
@homesanto
Ladino, bella lengua, español del siglo XV que se entiende perfectamente en el XXI.
@MijaneStudio
Ladino and hebrew are very profound and graceful! its always amazing me how strong and sweet is the Jewish music.
@leonkowalenko1747
Ladino - yes. Hebrew ... pass
@belleepoque2544
@@leonkowalenko1747 Listen to Rahel, Rahel by Itamar Cohen
@ppaattaarr
Sefarad means a lot to me and his way of singing is really touchy. Keep up the good work Avishai. *shalom*
@palomadealmeidalima6198
8 anos atrás
Morenica ami may yaman
Yo blanca nacy
E del sol del enberano
yo may zeh ancy
CHORUS:
Morenica
Grasyozika soz
Tu morena eyo grasiyozo
E ojos pretos tu
Morenica ami may yaman
Los Marineros
Siyotra ves a mi may yaman
May vo con aios
CHORUS: Morenica...
Shecharchoret yikre'uni [The dark girl, they call me]
tzach haya ori [my skin was pure white]
ki milahat shemesh kayitz [from the fire of the summer sun]
va'ani shechori [I am dark]
@odedfried-gaon2880
utterly gorgeous. what a phenomenal arrangement and adaptation!!
@ahoovah2
The song is a very ancient Sefardic song based on Shir Hashirim , song of songs. song of King Salomon, people who who have read it understand the connection between Morenica שחרחורת and Shir hashirim and the spiritual message of it
@robfictionwriter3310
A great interpretation of a very moving Sephardic song.
@mrblaoblao6981
Ladino/Sefardi... one of the most beautiful Spanish dialects. Though I came to this clip because I'm an Avishai Cohen fan