Knoxville Jazz Orchestra with Celebrate Thad Jones and Emmet Cohen

Oct 10, 2023 at 8:00 PM · Bijou Theatre, Knoxville, TN Bijou Theatre, Knoxville, TN

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Emmet Cohen

8 concerts

American jazz pianist and composer Emmet Cohen is renowned for his nimble touch and warm harmonic style. Leader of the Emmet Cohen Trio, he performs at top festivals like Monterey and Newport, and venues like Rose Hall. He's Hammond B-3 organist at Harlem's Smoke club and has collaborated with jazz legends like Christian McBride and Ron Carter. Cohen holds degrees from the Manhattan School of Music and the University of Miami.

Knoxville Jazz Orchestra

5 concerts

The Knoxville Jazz Orchestra, a 17-piece big band from Tennessee founded in 1999 by trumpeter Vance Thompson, is celebrated for jazz performances and festival appearances.