Emmet Cohen: Jazz Musician in New York

About Emmet Cohen

Emmet Cohen is a jazz pianist and bandleader whose work spans performing, arranging, and education. In New York City he is a recurring presence at Jazz at Lincoln Center, including Dizzy’s Club, where he has appeared both as a featured player and as a host shaping evenings around younger musicians. He is often billed with “Emmet Cohen & Friends,” a flexible format that highlights ensemble interplay and quick rapport. His performances tend to favor clarity and swing over spectacle.