Filmed live in Berlin in May 2024, this concert spotlights American pianist Emmet Cohen, a rising figure of New York jazz and a proud heir to the great tradition of stride and bebop piano. Backed by his regular trio — Russell Hall on double bass and Kyle Poole on drums — Cohen delivers a full concert where virtuosity never tips into mere display: every reworked standard, every original breathes swing and the joy of collective playing. The trio, honed by years of live sessions, converses with obvious complicity, alternating fiery tempos and intimate ballads. This live performance does justice to the infectious energy of a musician who has made the stage and the internet his best allies. For lovers of acoustic jazz, this concert filmed in Berlin in 2024 is a fine gateway into the world of an artist who puts the piano trio back at center stage, balancing respect for the heritage with contemporary vitality.
Personnel & credits
- Emmet Cohen — piano
- Russell Hall — double bass
- Kyle Poole — drums
