Art of Jazz 2025: The Emmett Cohen Trio

For more than two decades, the Art of Jazz series has been recognized as one of the premier jazz events in North America. Now, guests are invited to the Buffalo AKG as this series takes the Sunday jazz experience to a new level, complete with opportunities for brunch, pre-concert music, and the best in jazz performance. Experience awe-inspiring musical presentations by award winners, competition winners, and some of the most talented artists, composers, and arrangers in jazz. The Art of Jazz series features iconic jazz musicians who have left an indelible mark on the world of jazz.

May 18, 2025: The Emmett Cohen Trio

An internationally acclaimed jazz artist and dedicated educator, Cohen’s accolades include winning the prestigious 2019 American Pianists Awards and being a finalist in the 2011 Thelonious Monk International Piano Competition. He has graced the stages of iconic jazz venues such as Jazz at Lincoln Center, the Village Vanguard, and Birdland, and has left his mark on renowned jazz festivals worldwide, including Newport, Monterey, and North Sea.

During the 2020 lockdown, Cohen pioneered “Live from Emmet’s Place,” a groundbreaking series of weekly performances livestreamed from his New York apartment, reminiscent of the Harlem rent parties of yesteryear. These concerts, viewed by millions worldwide, set the standard for live internet jazz performance with their sophisticated production.