

Now based in the US, Tal Cohen's unique piano style owes its roots to the Jewish folk songs and classical music he played in his formative years growing up in Gedera, Israel. He graduated from WAAPA in 2008 and immediately began accumulating awards and prestigious performance opportunities. He was the 2015 winner of the Freedman Fellowship Award and in 2014 won the Barry Harris Piano Competition in the US. He has become a regular performer with iconic jazz figures such as Terence Blanchard and Robert Hurst and continues to tour the world performing his unique brand of improvised music.
“Tal Cohen is among the best of a very few young inspired pianists I’ve encountered in my travels. Tal’s playing is full of passion, focus and creativity. He was a joy to share the stage with.” – Joe Lovano
Tal Cohen: piano
Jamie Oehlers: saxophone
Alistair Peel: double bass
Ben Vanderwal: drums
Check out all Perth International Jazz Festival 2020 ticketed shows including the 3 show discounted options.
"Old Friends Around the Piano" with Jessie Gordon, Simone Craddock & Adrian Galante (USA/AUS)
Thu 6 Mar 2025, 7.30pm | The Duke of George, WA
Old friends around the Piano! Jessie Gordon, Simone Craddock & Adrian Galante (USA/AUS) more »
Get TicketsSong Birds - Helen Shanahan sings Joni Mitchell, Carole King and Stevie Nicks
Thu 3 Apr 2025, 7.30pm | The Duke of George, WA
Song Birds - Helen Shanahan sings the songs of Joni Mitchell, Carole King and Stevie Nicks with Lucky Oceans, Ben Vanderwal & Harry Mitchell more »
Get TicketsThe Cuban Young Guns featuring Adam Hall
Wed 9 Apr 2025, 7.30pm | The Duke of George, WA
Live and direct from Cuba! Former members of the Buena Vista Social Club combining forces with Award Winning Trumpeter and Vocalist Adam Hall! more »
Get TicketsRai Thistlethwayte featuring Ben Vanderwal
Sat 12 Apr 2025, 7.30pm | The Duke of George, WA
Expect some serious musical telepathy and some gratuitous left hand synth bass action! more »
Get TicketsGeorgie Aué presents A Norah Jones Tribute for Mothers Day
Sun 11 May 2025, 6.00pm | The Duke of George, WA
Get taken away with the melodies of Norah Jones more »
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