For over forty years, Greg Cohen has contributed his bass playing to countless recordings and live performances, with credits ranging from a documentary featuring Woody Allen and his New Orleans Jazz Band to nine Tom Waits albums. In advance of his residency at Schulich on October 1 and 2 as a Catherine Thornhill Steele Visiting Artist, we've assembled a list of some of our favourite recordings featuring the seasoned bassist in the list below.
"Robbin's Nest" from Golden State - Greg Cohen/Bill Frisell
"Jersey Girl" from Heartattack and Vine - Tom Waits
Charms of the Night Sky (live) - Dave Douglas
"You're My Thrill" from Holly Cole - Holly Cole
"In the Darkest Place" from Painted from Memory - Elvis Costello
"Beeroth" from Live in Sevilla 2000 - John Zorn
"Lonesome Blues" from Wild Man Blues - Woody Allen & His New Orleans Jazz Band
"Come to Me, Nina" from another Hand - David Sanborn
Greg Cohen Residency at the Schulich School of Music:
