When it comes to the guitar, 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.
Rich Cohen's MOODS & MEDITATIONS provides serene tranquility with his introspective reflections for acoustic guitar, mandolin, baritone guitar, violin and more. With hybrid strains of jazz, classical, folk and gospel, MOODS & MEDITATIONS offers an original and earnest mix of soulful beauty, exploration and depth. The overall effect is soothing, but with musical twists and turns to keep the interest level high.
Having spent many years as a sideman, touring musician, and session guitarist from a wide variety of genres,
Rich turned his attention to composing these gentle acousticruminations. With the help of Christian Howes on violin on
three tracks, Rich's thirteen original compositions explore a heartfelt tapestry of enchanting melodic beauty.
Those who may know Rich from his vigorous blazing blues guitar persona will be floored by his genre hopping versatility.
Along with Rich's original songs, readings of the poignant Jaco Pastorius tune "Three Views Of A Secret" as well as the complexly colorful "Country Roads" by Pat Martino add stellar interpretative nuances to MOODS & MEDITATIONS.
Truly a "musician's musician". Rich Cohen 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, Slam Allen and numerous others.
MOODS & MEDITATIONS delivers an amalgam of graceful and lush tranquility.
For Booking:
Email: rich@richcohenmusic.com or visit www.richcohenmusic.com
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MOODS AND MEDITATIONS: TESTIMONIALS
From: "Carl and Annette Richmond"
I can't say enough about Rich Cohen's Moods & Meditations
really one of the finest guitarists I've ever been able to listen to. Thanks so much for hipping me to this guy. He's really fabulous. Tremendous. I play his meditative CD when I'm in here monotonously doing reference citations. His music really carries me away to a nicer place. What a great gift. I have two favorites on the meditation album,
tracks 8 and 12. Thanks so much, man. I'm really enjoying it. Wow. Best, C
From: Sinan Gundogdu
Hi Rich,I was listening to your CD's and i liked them both very much!..They are strong and represent your honest feelings very well.I believe they will find their targets in the world of good listeners..
From: DAVID WHITE
Heard Moods & Meditations again today during a long rainy 350 mile drive into Northern California - it fit perfectly - what a beautiful recording -only a beautiful person could have recorded that...
From: uli.esslinger@gmx.de
Moods & Meditations has a special effect on germans. it was my mum's birthday on saturday and when i packed her present already weeks ago i added your cds. my parents love Moods & Meditations and i should tell you from my mom that she is
thrilled by your playing and that her favorite song is twixt and between and they want to order a bunch of cds (they played it to friends and they all love it). my mum wants to get you gigs in germany now. lol.cya,jules
From: "Carl and Annette Richmond
>Subject: moods
>A, Im sitting here listening to Rich Cohens above mentioned, and it is SO Windham Hill. Has he sent a tape to those folk? Its really nice music and Im enjoying it greatly.
From: zooknoone@hotmail.com
I just got finished listening to "Moods and Meditations" and am competely blown away -this is one of my favorite CD's of all time! If any of you are interested, I can get him to send you a copy -highly recommended.
From: zooknoone@hotmail.com
Rich, What can I say -Moods & Meditations
recording is incredible. It is really "there" and the musical interaction between instruments (mandolin, violin, acoustic, electric) just really works. The feeling is just bursting through it, but in kind of a subtle under current type of way. I put on Moods right after the blues CD and it was like night and day. I was driving and the sky got bluer,
I felt lighter - that CD has some powerful shit. And I do sense your comfort in playing it - because it is so diverse blues, jazz, flamenco, renaissance, folk - you have a ton of musical influences and compare in contrast it is like all of the colors of the rainbow, vs. the one color blue.
From: gorica3@comcast.net
he's right - Moods & Meditations is an amazing cd - i listened to it in the car today !!!
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