Emmet Cohen
Pianist, composer and host of Live From Emmet's Place, Emmet Cohen is one of his generation's pivotal figures in jazz. The 2025 DownBeat Readers Poll Pianist of the Year has performed in more than 40 countries, bringing the joy and history of the music to audiences of every age.
A modern master of the tradition
Emmet Cohen
"Playing jazz is about communicating the deepest levels of humanity and individuality; it's essentially about connections." — Emmet Cohen
A recognized prodigy who began Suzuki piano at age three, Emmet Cohen plays with the command of a seasoned veteran and the joy of an artist fully devoted to his music. He leads his trio and quintet on stages from the Village Vanguard and Birdland to Carnegie Hall, and has collaborated with Christian McBride, Joshua Redman and Samara Joy.
Emmet is committed to passing the music between generations. His ongoing Masters Legacy Series of recordings, performances and interviews honors jazz legends including Jimmy Cobb, Ron Carter, Benny Golson, Tootie Heath, George Coleman and Houston Person. His recent albums include Future Stride (2021), Uptown in Orbit (2022), Vibe Provider (2024) and Universal Truth (2026). He also hosts The Jazz Cruise and serves on its programming team.
Why we love this artist
- Hanging with Emmet after a show means watching an endless line of fans ask for autographs.
- Watching Emmet hear Bruno Mars for the first time never gets old.
- Emmet is the ultimate triple threat: insanely talented, with an unrivaled passion for the history of the music, leaving everyone wanting a lot more.
Honors
Pianist of the Year.
Pianist of the Year and Livestream Producer of the Year.
Winner. Emmet is also the Artistic Partner of the 2027 American Piano Awards.
A concert for every audience
Emmet Cohen performs at performing arts centers, major jazz festivals, universities and the world's great jazz clubs.
Selected presenters
- BirdlandNew York, NY
- Village VanguardNew York, NY
- Jazz at Lincoln CenterNew York, NY
- SMOKE Jazz ClubNew York, NY
- SFJAZZSan Francisco, CA
- Newport Jazz FestivalNewport, RI
- Detroit Jazz FestivalDetroit, MI
- DC Jazz FestivalWashington, DC
- Hyde Park Jazz FestivalChicago, IL
- Tucson Jazz FestivalTucson, AZ
- Savannah Music FestivalSavannah, GA
- Twin Cities Jazz FestivalSt. Paul, MN
- Tri-C Jazz FestCleveland, OH
- Adrienne Arsht CenterMiami, FL
- Segerstrom Center for the ArtsCosta Mesa, CA
- Ensemble Arts Philly (Kimmel Center)Philadelphia, PA
- StrathmoreNorth Bethesda, MD
- La Jolla Music SocietySan Diego, CA
- CaramoorKatonah, NY
- Longwood GardensKennett Square, PA
- Irvine Barclay TheatreIrvine, CA
- Utah PresentsSalt Lake City, UT
- Musical Instrument MuseumPhoenix, AZ
- Dimitriou's Jazz AlleySeattle, WA
- Scullers Jazz ClubBoston, MA
- Keystone KornerBaltimore, MD
- DakotaMinneapolis, MN
- Jazz ShowcaseChicago, IL
- Snug HarborNew Orleans, LA
- Kuumbwa Jazz CenterSanta Cruz, CA
- Penn State UniversityUniversity Park, PA
- Stanford UniversityStanford, CA
- Purdue ConvocationsWest Lafayette, IN
- Indiana UniversityBloomington, IN
- University of KansasLawrence, KS
- UC Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CA
Bring Emmet Cohen to your stage
New Sound Arts can help you build a concert, residency or Emmet's Place-style evening with Emmet Cohen for your season, festival or campus.
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