John Daversa and Tal Cohen: The Art of Duo

Multi-Grammy award-winning trumpeter John Daversa has teamed up with acclaimed jazz pianist Tal Cohen, creating an open vessel of musical imagination and creativity within a modern duo setting. These two masters of their instruments share a special chemistry of spontaneity and improvisation, diving deep into the realms of possibilities and enchantment within each performance. Their personal and artistic connection allows for a completely new and fresh interpretation of the classic duo format. The music Daversa and Cohen bring to life can be described as an accessible sound, all the while simultaneously exciting the listener's senses on the highest level, and thereby surprising the audience with a broad set of show highlights.

John Daversa is a distinguished trumpet player, composer, arranger, producer, bandleader, and educator. He is a multiple Grammy award-winner and nominee and the recipient of many other wards and honors. In addition to his active career as a performer and recording artist he is currently Professor and Chair of Studio Music and Jazz at the University of Miami's Frost School of Music. Daversa is dedicated to creating meaningful, honest music with positive intention. Surely his work will continue to gain recognition and his brilliance as both musician and educator will continue to thrive and entertain, bringing benefit both to students and music lovers through the world. 

Tal Cohen is a Grammy award-winning jazz pianist currently located in Miami. He has received much acclaim including winning the Barry Harris National Piano Competition and was the recipient of the prestigious Freedman Fellowship and performed to a sold out crowd at the Sydney Opera House. Coehn;s become one of the most in demand pianists as he continues to tour the globe with his unique blend of Jewish melodies, traditional jazz harmony, and an impeccable rhythmic pallet forging a path to be remembered.