426 - Greg Cohen

On this episode we meet Greg Cohen, bassist with the Eddy Davis New Orleans Jazz Band featuring Woody Allen. Cohen is an artist known for not only his humbleness, but also his incredible knowledge of music. Born in Los Angeles, his love for music began early and by 1978 he began working with the legendary Tom Waits.

In 1984 Cohen ended up in New York, where he currently lives. His work has ranged from producing, composing, arranging and performing in public. His bass playing has been featured on artists ranging from Elvis Costello, Willie Nelson, Keith Richards, Lou Reed, and Bob Dylan. His love for many styles lead him to work with the late, great banjo legend Eddy Davis as well as New Orleans jazz enthusiast Woody Allen, an association that continued for many years. Greg Cohen also performs with avant garde/experimental artist John Zorn. With a variety of artists, his bass playing has been heard all around the globe.

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