Anat Cohen’s Musical Evolution & 50th Birthday Celebratio...

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Episode Summary: In this episode of Backstage Bay Area, Steven Roby sits down with Grammy-nominated clarinetist and saxophonist Anat Cohen. Known for her expressive virtuosity and infectious charisma, Anat is bringing a massive milestone celebration to San Francisco.We discuss her upcoming "50th Birthday Celebration" at SFJAZZ (December 11-12), a career-spanning residency featuring her intimate "Quartetinho" ensemble and her expansive 10-piece "Tentet." Anat opens up about growing up in a musical household in Tel Aviv, her "student for life" philosophy while pursuing a master’s degree in Rio de Janeiro, and the creative visualization behind her latest album, Bloom.In This Episode, We Cover:The Cohen Family House: Growing up in Tel Aviv with brothers Yuval and Avishai and fighting for sonic space.Defining "Quartetinho": How her "little quartet" creates a massive sound through multi-instrumentalism (accordion, vibes, guitar, and electronics).Visualizing the Music: The fascinating story of how a solo clarinet practice session evolved into the track "The Night Owl."The Eternal Student: Why Anat returned to university to study Brazilian music in the middle of a successful touring career.Big Band Energy: Recording Interaction Live with the WDR Big Band and her brothers.Show Preview: What audiences can expect at the SFJAZZ Birthday Celebration, from intimate duos to "wild party moments".Featured Music:"The Night Owl" – From the album Bloom (2024, Anzic Records)."Footsteps and Smiles" – From the album Interaction Live (2025, Anzic Records).Links & Resources:TICKETS: Anat Cohen 50th Birthday Celebration at SFJAZZ (Dec 11-12, Miner Auditorium).Official Website: AnatCohen.comRecord Label: Anzic RecordsLatest Album: BloomConnect with Backstage Bay Area:Website: BackstageBayArea.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/backstagesfbay/Host: Steven RobyIf you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review!

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Episode Summary: In this episode of Backstage Bay Area, Steven Roby sits down with Grammy-nominated clarinetist and saxophonist Anat Cohen. Known for her expressive virtuosity and infectious charisma, Anat is bringing a massive milestone celebration...

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