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Originally hailing from the Shetland Islands, Rachael began her musical education on the piano at age 4. She picked up the saxophone five years later, and kindled an early passion for improvisation.
As lead Alto for a number of years in both the National Youth Jazz Orchestra of Scotland and Tommy Smith’s Youth Jazz Orchestra, she cut her teeth early playing alongside great British and International artists and regularly frequenting venues top jazz venues across the UK.
2012 saw Rachael record her critically-acclaimed debut album ‘Halftime’ on Michael Janisch’s Whirlwind Recordings, which catapulted Cohen’s reputation to one of the premier new voices of her generation in the UK’s jazz and improvised music scene. Featuring top UK guitarist Phil Robson, ‘Halftime’ was highly praised nationwide and overseas upon its release in 2013 with four-star reviews from major publications and earning her a spot in MOJO magazines top ten Jazz albums of 2014.
Rachael Cohen – saxophone
Artie Zaitz – guitar
Mirko Scarcia – double bass
Kai Macrae – drums
"My Old Flame" is a 1934 song with lyrics & music by
Sam Coslow & Arthur Johnston
Visit Ladbroke Hall - ladbrokehall.com
Originally hailing from the Shetland Islands, Rachael began her musical education on the piano at age 4. She picked up the saxophone five years later, and kindled an early passion for improvisation.
As lead Alto for a number of years in both the National Youth Jazz Orchestra of Scotland and Tommy Smith’s Youth Jazz Orchestra, she cut her teeth early playing alongside great British and International artists and regularly frequenting venues top jazz venues across the UK.
2012 saw Rachael record her critically-acclaimed debut album ‘Halftime’ on Michael Janisch’s Whirlwind Recordings, which catapulted Cohen’s reputation to one of the premier new voices of her generation in the UK’s jazz and improvised music scene. Featuring top UK guitarist Phil Robson, ‘Halftime’ was highly praised nationwide and overseas upon its release in 2013 with four-star reviews from major publications and earning her a spot in MOJO magazines top ten Jazz albums of 2014.
Rachael Cohen – saxophone
Artie Zaitz – guitar
Mirko Scarcia – double bass
Kai Macrae – drums
"My Old Flame" is a 1934 song with lyrics & music by
Sam Coslow & Arthur Johnston
Visit Ladbroke Hall - ladbrokehall.com
