Sat
10/2/2010
2:00pm
Kin-Aesthetic Trio
Edgefest
- $10 General Admission
- $5 Student
- Ben Cohen, saxophone
- Tim Cohen, drums
- Matt Endahl , Fender Rhodes piano
Event Details
Inspired by a shared childhood of torturous cohabitation, mutual DNA and brotherly love, brothers Tim and Ben Cohen combine composition and improvisation to tell a cohesive, flowing narrative of modern, avant-garde jazz. Invited to join the family is the amazing (and brave) Matt Endahl who, armed to the teeth with a vintage Fender Rhodes, will navigate the dangerous terrain which exists between Ben Cohen's saxophone and Tim Cohen's drums. The principle goals of the group are to entertain, to enrich, and most importantly to heal. Kin-Aesthetic: sound born of suffering.
Ben Cohen
Ben Cohen is a recent graduate from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville School of Psychology. While there he studied with saxophonist/educator Jerry Coker and pianist Donald Brown, and played in a variety of musical settings. His true passion lies in exploring the boundaries of improvisation and modern jazz. He is currently in the process of relocating in New York City, where he will continue his pursuit of music.
Tim Cohen
Tim Cohen iis a graduate of the University of Alabama in Huntsville's jazz, math and physics programs. He is pursuing a PhD in theoretical particle physics at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Musically, he is deeply committed to the art of improvisation. His primary influences include Jim Black, Brad Mehldau, and Brian Blade, and he draws tremendous joy and inspiration from the New York Downtown scene. This is his second Fringe at the Edge appearance.
Matt Endahl
Matt Endahl graduated from the University of Michigan in 2007 where he studied with Stephen Rush, Ellen Rowe and Geri Allen. He was a semi-finalist in the 2008 Bösendorfer Montreux Jazz Solo Piano Competition. In 2009 he led his own projects at Edgefest, and at the 4th ISIM Conference in Santa Cruz, CA. He has appeared on numerous limited-edition recordings of experimental improvised music, with Chris Riggs and Mike Khoury, and as a solo pianist, and is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Music Therapy at Eastern Michigan University.
