When it comes to the guitar, musical chameleon Rich Cohen can do it all. He is a hybrid artist who can effortlessly connect the strains of hundreds of influences into his own sound. Killer Blues, Jazz, Rock, Funk, Pop, RnB etc. epitomizes his eclectic electric approach. Soulful heart-felt vocals and mature songwriting reflect his singer/songwriter talents, while his instrumental acoustic playing traverses territory as diverse as Blues, Jazz, Folk, Celtic, Classical, Indian, Brazilian and African.
As a freelance guitarist, Rich's wide range of musical abilities find him in demand by Singer-Songwriters, Blues, Jazz, Funk, Pop and Rock artists.
Having spent many years as an in demand touring musician and session guitarist from a wide variety of genres, Rich takes the wheel by returning to his blues roots with the release of "SOUR MASH" featuring special guest, blues and beyond harmonica virtuoso, Jason Ricci. Exploring a wide cross section of blues flavors, the party is on while Rich authentically leaps from churning out Chicago blues to New Orleans 2nd line grooves, Texas shuffles, jump swing, 50's rock n' roll, delta flavors, modern funk and more. Seasoned by an underlying vibe that conveys equal parts tribute and interpretation, Rich Cohen delivers on the promise of dropping jaws with blazing heart-felt guitar and passion filled vocals.
Rich Cohen has released 4 Cd's: "Vale Of Cashmere"(Mindzye, 2009),"Sour Mash"(2006),"Who's That Knockin'?"(2005),"Moods & Meditations"(2005).
Performance and recording credits include:
Ricki Lee Jones, Ted Hawkins, Chuck Jackson, Buddy Miles, Lucky Peterson, Billy Branch, Magic Slim, Phoebe Snow, Gavin Degraw, Was (Not Was), Jason Ricci, Majek Fashek, Alvaro Torres, NooVooDoo, Sweet Georgia Brown, Bill Simms, Gwen Cleveland, Mason Casey, Gary Allegretto, JT Ross, Slam Allen and numerous others.
