Anat Cohen

[Tom in RI]

I saw a band with Anat Cohen, RI resident George Masso on trombone, Howard Alden on guitar, Marshall Wood on bass, and Gary Johnson on drums. The show was free, with a charity asking for donations at the door. The space was a small theater at the Lincoln, RI campus of CCRI. Only Alden and Wood had amplification. I am glad to say that the show had about 100 in attendance. Cohen played clarinet only during the first set and played a couple of songs on soprano during the second set.From the comments made I think only Alden and Cohen had played together before so they stuck to standards, except for a duet rendition of Shrevevport Stomps by Alden and Cohen and a choro piece. George Masso was the surprise for me, he must be in his mid 70's but his playing was energetic and focused. While this group had not played together before they are all pros who easily found a groove and were clearly were enjoying themselves. I spoke to Ms. Cohen briefly between sets, it will come as no surprise that she knows our own White Lightning.