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Avishai Cohen to Premiere Album of Leonard Cohen Poem Settings
Israeli bassist Avishai Cohen will premiere his new album, "Unbiblical," on January 13, 2027, in Tel Aviv. The album sets music to poems from the final book of the late poet Leonard Cohen, titled "The Flame." After the premiere, Avishai Cohen plans an international tour, preceded by European dates including Germany.
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- 01Avishai Cohen's new album "Unbiblical" sets music to poems by Leonard Cohen.
- 02The world premiere concert is scheduled for January 13, 2027, in Tel Aviv.
- 03The album was recorded in Paris with approval from Leonard Cohen's estate.
- 04An international tour is planned following the Tel Aviv premiere.
- 05Avishai Cohen will perform older material in Europe and Germany before the tour.
The project connects the two Cohens through jazz and Israeli influences.
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