Lorin A. Cohen, M.M. 773.454.0395 • [email protected] • www.lorincohen.com Multi-dimensional jazz ensemble director, educator, bassist, composer, arranger, producer
EDUCATION
Master of Music City University of New York, Queens College, Flushing, NY 2016 Concentration: Jazz Studies Major Professors: David Berkman (jazz harmony), Michael P. Mossman (jazz arranging), Maurice Peress (jazz history), Jeb Patton (jazz piano), Yoshio Aomori (acoustic bass), Peter Calandra (audio/midi recording)
Bachelor of Arts Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 1995 Concentration: Philosophy
Jazz Workshops The Kennedy Center, Washington DC 2000 Betty Carter’s Jazz Ahead Ravinia Steans Music Institute, Highland Park, IL 2000 Program for Jazz Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY 1998 Skidmore Jazz institute, Saratoga Springs, NY
Private Studies Ray Brown (jazz bass); Joseph Guastafeste (classical bass) 1990-2000 Cliff Colnot (jazz arranging); Anthony Jackson (electric bass)
HIGHER EDUCATION TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Adjunct Lecturer City University of New York, The College of Staten Island 2017-present • Teach Intro to Jazz History course to 35 undergraduates • Designed syllabus, created course content • Teach applied jazz bass lessons
HIGHER EDUCATION WORKSHOPS
Visiting Clinician The University of Alaska Anchorage 2016 • Taught jazz improvisation to class of approx. 20 undergraduates • Directed jazz rhythm section workshop
Visiting Clinician Mt. San Jacinto College, Menifee, CA 2016 • Rehearsed and directed jazz big band • Presented lecture on jazz history • Conducted jazz improvisation workshop
Sub. Band Director City University of New York, Queens College 2016
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• Rehearsed two meetings of Prof. David Berkman’s Ensemble
Visiting Clinician Riverside City College, Riverside, CA 2002, 2004, 2016 • Presented workshops on jazz improvisation and career development • Coached small ensembles, Instructed bass students
BANDLEADING EXPERIENCE Directing my own ensemble of 4 - 5 musicians at the following venues 2005-Present • New York: Birdland, The Cornelia Street Cafe • Chicago: Andy’s, Chicago Cultural Center, Green Mill, Hyde Park Jazz Festival
CD RECORDINGS (selected; full list on website) Significant albums on which I am a featured performer
BANDLEADER, BASSIST, COMPOSER, ARRANGER, PRODUCER Home (Origin Records) 2015 Engaged six of the world’s top musicians • Ensembles: Quartet: vibraphone, piano, acoustic bass, drum set, percussion Quintet: steel drum, chromatic harmonica, piano, acoustic bass, drum set, percussion • Musicians: Joe Locke (vibraphone), Ryan Cohan (piano); Donald Edwards (drum set), Victor Provost (steel drum), Yvonnick Préne (chromatic harmonica), Samuel Torres (congas and percussion) • Compositions: “Crossings”, “The Sweetest Soul (For My Father)”, “The Hero’s Journey”, “Saudade”, “Finding Center”, “A Brighter Day” “Anthem” • Critical acclaim: Downbeat: “4 stars”, “Best of 2015” Allaboutjazz.com: “4 stars”
SIDEMAN (acoustic bass; selected) Distinguished musicians with whom I have recorded The Monty Alexander Trio • Calypso Blues (Chesky) 2009 • The Good Life: Monty Alexander Plays the Songs of Tony Bennett (Chesky) 2008 Joe Locke • When You Wish Upon a Star (Motema) 2012 • Subtle Disguise Summer of 2018 Ryan Cohan • The River (Motema) 2013 • Another Look (Motema) 2010
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• One Sky (Motema) 2007 • Here and Now (Sirocco) 2001
PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE (ACOUSTIC & ELECTRIC BASS) Performances of diverse jazz styles
SIDEMAN (selected; full list on website) Performances with more than 50 distinguished musicians 2000-Present • Adam Rogers, Andy Bey, Antonio Hart, Aaron Goldberg, Bruce Barth, Bucky Pizzarelli, David Binney, David Berkman, Donald Edwards, Jim Ridl, Joe Locke, Monty Alexander, Michael P. Mossman, Regina Carter, Ryan Cohan
VENUES (selected; full list on website) 2010-present Notable concert halls and nightclubs at which I have performed • Birdland (NYC), The Blue Note (NYC & Milan, IT), The Blue Whale (Los Angeles, CA) Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola (NYC), KKL Lucerne (Lucerne, Switzerland), The Moscow Conservatory of Music (Moscow, Russia), Symphony Center (Chicago)
FESTIVALS (selected; full list on website) 2000-Present More than 30 performances at significant national and international festivals • Jazz 'N Créole (Roseau, Dominica), Jazz a Séte (Séte, France), Jazz á Vannes (Vannes, France), Joy of Jazz Festival (Johannesburg, South Africa), Kriol Festival (Praia, Cape Verde), Piano En Valois (Valois, France)
MUSICAL THEATER • Nederlander Theater, New York, NY 2014 Motown: The Musical (Broadway; approx. 20 shows); • Cadillac Palace Theater, Chicago, IL 2008-2010 Jersey Boys (approx. 25 shows)
FUNDRAISING EXPERIENCE
$22,400 Kickstarter 30-day crowdfunding campaign 2013 • Raised funds for rehearsal, recording and production expenses for Home • Coordinated all aspects of fundraising campaign • Communicated with media to publicize project • Actively used social media to engage personal and professional networks
$1,000 City of Chicago Community Arts Assistance Program Grant 2006
PRE-COLLEGE & ADULT TEACHING EXPERIENCE
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Sub. Jazz Instructor Kaufman Center, New York, NY 2012-2015 Roni Ben-Hur Courses • Coached numerous jazz ensembles of 3-5 musicians (40+coachings) • Incorporated jazz improvisation concepts for adults aged 25-85
Jazz Instructor Jazz Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL 2008-2012 • Directed “Jazz Ambassador” jazz ensemble of 15 students • Produced Student CD • Directed “Young Lions” jazz quintet Work highlighted in Chicago Tribune
PRIVATE TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Private Instructor Private Studio, Chicago, IL and New York, NY 2000-present • Teach upright and electric bass technique, jazz improvisation, ear training, jazz composition, and arranging • Establish creative curricula defining performance and practice expectations
INTERNATIONAL TEACHING ARTIST EXPERIENCE
Teaching Artist Jazz at Lincoln Center and U.S. Department of State 2009 The Rhythm Road: American Music Abroad • 30-day cultural exchange tour of Belarus, Ukraine, Russia, as bassist in the Ryan Cohan Quartet • Performed more than 20 concerts: designed and presented more than 20 workshops on jazz history, improvisation, performance
Teaching Artist Jazz at Lincoln Center and U.S. Department of State 2008 The Rhythm Road: American Music Abroad • 30-day cultural exchange tour of Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Jordan, Zimbabwe as bassist with the Ryan Cohan Quartet • Designed, and directed daily workshops focusing on jazz as an entry point for understanding American culture
Teaching Artist The Kennedy Center and U.S. Department of State 2004 Jazz Ambassadors • Selected for cultural exchange tour of Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Pakistan, the Philippines, Bangladesh As co-founder of The Chicago Jazz Quartet • Lectured on jazz history, improvisation and composition
RADIO AND TELEVISION BROADCASTS
The Morning Shift, WBEZ 91.5 Chicago 2015 • One hour interview/performance with me and my jazz quintet on National Public Radio affiliate
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NHK, FM Session 2014, NHK, Tokyo 2014 • Live performance for Japan Broadcasting Corp. with Joe Locke Quartet
Centerstage, WTTW Chicago 2005 • Recorded performance with the Orbert Davis Septet
PRINT AND ONLINE MEDIA COVERAGE
ALBUM REVIEWS For my album, Home • Downbeat 2015 • AllaboutJazz.com 2015 • Jazzwax.com 2015 • American Jewish World 2015
CONCERT PREVIEWS • Hothouse Magazine 2016 • W42ndST Magazine 2015 • The Chicago Reader 2015
CONCERT REVIEWS • The Chicago Tribune 2015 Article: “Lorin Cohen Brings His Talents Home” PROFILES • Bass Guitar Magazine, “Bassically Speaking” 2015 • Yamaha.com Article: “Lorin Cohen Tours Southeast Asia with Yamaha Silent Bass” 2005
RECORD PRODUCTION
Producer • Home, Lorin Cohen (Origin Records) 2015 • Vertikal, Vertikal (Self-Released) 2010
Co-Producer • Breathe, Yvonnick Préne 2016
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Teaching Artist Kids Creative 2017-present • Teach songwriting to K-5 students in NYC public schools • Organize student concerts
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TECHNOLOGY • Pro Tools (advanced), Finale (advanced), Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced) • Website management, crowdfunding, social media
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
• Chamber Music America • College Music Society • Jazz Education Network • Musician’s Local 802
FOREIGN LANGUAGE • Conversational French
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