My father had lived in the States in the 1960s for a while and came to love American Songbook material. Even today, he sometimes recognizes singers that I never even heard of, which is beautiful and inspiring. Anat Cohen 1960samericanbeautiful share on social
Influences at home, including classical music, were not all specifically jazz, but the family radio was always on... So there was always some connection to American culture, to American music. Anat Cohen americanclassicalconnection Change image and share on social
My younger brother Avishai was my first influence. He picked up the trumpet, and I listened to him. The way he played - with the half valves and the smears - made me want to play like him. Anat Cohen avishaibrotherhalf Change image and share on social
I definitely see myself as an international musician. When I play, I respect the source of the music, whether it's Cuban, Brazilian or Israeli. I try to bring that to all of the music I play. Music has no borders and no flags. Anat Cohen borderbrazilianbring share on social
My initial training was on the keyboard - mainly the great American songbook. In junior high, during the day, I was a classical clarinetist, but after school, I played New Orleans jazz and big-band music. Anat Cohen americanbandbig share on social
I flow between modern and traditional jazz, between samba and choro - all maybe in a week's time. Anat Cohen choroflowjazz Change image and share on social
I think maybe the only time I think of being a woman... is being on the road and making sure my musicians are fed and they sleep. 'Are you OK? Do you need some water? Are you hungry? Can I get you a cookie?' I'm not sure all the men bandleaders do that. Anat Cohen bandleadercookiefeed share on social
When I play the clarinet, I am 100 percent myself. It is as if it is part of my body. I can play whatever I think. Let me just read a melody and make it as sweet as I can. Anat Cohen bodyclarinetmake Change image and share on social
My father knew classical music very well. Driving in the car, listening to the radio, he could name every composer, every movement, what piece it was. I was fascinated by the way he recognized who wrote what. Anat Cohen carclassicalcomposer share on social
I think music is one of the clearest ways to connect between people of all differences. Anat Cohen clearconnectdifference Change image and share on social