Jahian Cooper-Monize: Jazz Musician in New York

About Jahian Cooper-Monize

Jahian Cooper-Monize is a New York City jazz musician who appears on bandstands at Ornithology Jazz Club in Brooklyn. He has worked alongside players including Todd Herbert, Jeremy Manasia, Jason Clotter, Larry Banks, Anthony Pearlman, Brent Lerman, Jules Gardener, and Charlie Lincoln. In small-group settings such as the club’s “Jazz Dialogue” nights, his approach emphasizes attentive listening and a steady sense of ensemble balance. The playing favors clarity over spectacle, keeping the focus on interaction and time.