Roni Kaspi
drums | Israel
The Israeli drummer (Avishai Cohen Trio) and producer becomes new Tambour Music Management artist. Berklee Chops + Jazz Spirit + Pop Appeal. Audiences from all over the world, who saw the concerts of the new trio of Israel's jazz star and bassist Avishai Cohen, experienced a goosebump moment - also documented by countless videos on social media: A 22 year-young drummer is taking off! Roni Kaspi, more standing than sitting behind the drum kit, leaves the listeners speechless and spellbound. With grooves charged by rock, hip-hop, jazz, and Middle Eastern music. And with charisma, spirit, and passion. Kaspi recently graduated from Berklee College of Music where she studied with the likes of Neal Smith, Terri Lyne Carrington, and Billy Kilson. And her musical horizon is as broad as the stylistic spectrum of the Berklee talent pool. As is the case with many outstandingly talented and highly trained artists of her generation, Roni Kaspi’s profound set of jazz skills & chops is above all the starting point into a boundless musical world. And so, following predecessors of the caliber of Mark Giuliana, Roni Kaspi not only occupies the drum chair with Avishai Cohen, but also consistently seeks her own sound and vibe as a producer, songwriter, and singer of edgy, cool, cosmopolitan indie pop. Her first single was released in January 2021, with more to follow soon. There are several worlds currently opening for Roni Kaspi, musically and in her public perception. And it is exciting and thrilling to listen to her explore them and to accompany her on the way.
Without a doubt, the internationally acclaimed bassist, singer and composer Avishai Cohen is one of the best bassists of his generation, captivating large live audiences, listeners and passionate fans worldwide.
With his trio, Cohen will offer numerous new compositions that are ready to be released by May 2022 as well as some of his fans favorite songs from the past. Cohen, who has always distinguished himself in the past as a great band leader and discoverer of new, young musicians, will once again present exceptional talents on their instruments alongside him with Elchin Shirinov on piano and the young drummer Roni Kaspi.
Shirinov from Azerbaijan can also be heard on Avishai's new orchestral album "Two Roses", released in April 2021. Roni Kaspi, born in Israel in July 2000, is currently studying at Berklee College of Music, USA. During the lockdown, she met Avishai Cohen, with whom she performed virtually on Facebook. This immediately developed into a strong musical connection, which led to Roni being invited to accompany Avishai on tour worldwide from September 2020.
“...his playing remains as jaw dropping as ever.”
Downbeat USA
Photo credit: Andreas Terlaak
Avishai Cohen (bass, vocals), Roni Kaspi (drums), Guy Moskovich (piano)
Roni Kaspi, the drummer of Avishai Cohen Trio, is starting her own project. As is the case with many outstandingly talented and highly trained artists of her generation, Roni Kaspi’s profound set of jazz skills & chops is above all the starting point into a boundless musical world. With her new Trio she consistently seeks her own sound and vibe as a producer, songwriter, and singer of edgy, cool, cosmopolitan indie pop. Influences are Rock, Hiphop, Jazz, middle eastern music and energetic Grooves.
“These days I'm working on my first album. After the release I will start performing with my band! Oxy, on keys, Noé Berne on electric bass and myself on drums and vocals. It's going to be very crazy so I'm really hyped about this, and really excited for everyone to hear what me and the trio have been working on.”
Noé Berne (bass), Oxy (Auxane) Cartigny (keys, synth), Roni Kaspi (drums)
Over the past two decades, bassist, singer, composer, Jazz visionary and innovator, Avishai Cohen, has earned his reputation as one of the greatest bass players of his generation. His original compositions and arrangements reflect an expansive musical universe and embrace a vital blend of traditions, cultures, languages and styles, from Hebrew, Ladino folk songs alongside pulsating original contemporary jazz.
Following on from the hugely successful release of ‘Almah’ (Warner/Parlophone, 2013), a unique project which combined Trio with a string quartet, Avishai in recent years has taken further steps into the future, with Trio and Full Orchestra. It is the culmination of his musical journey, bringing two worlds together – classical and jazz.
An Evening with Avishai Cohen features his dynamic core Trio of double bass, drums and piano, while the sophisticated, legitimate integration of symphony orchestra lends an added dimension to Cohen’s distinctive sound. Programmes include settings of Cohen’s own contemporary jazz and world music compositions, orchestrated traditional Hebrew - Ladino songs, and classical works, while the arrangements span set-ups for solo, trio and full orchestra.
The result is an exhilarating musical experience, intimate yet high impact.
“With a symphony orchestra around him, his flair for the dramatic finds its ideal aesthetic environment.”
All About Jazz
Photo Credit: Andreas Terlaak
Avishai Cohen (bass, vocals), Roni Kaspi (drums), Guy Moskovich (piano), Symphony Orchestra (•)
| 28.10.2023 | PL - Gdansk // Jazz Jantar | Roni Kaspi | Trio | |
| 04.11.2023 | DE - Monheim // Monheimer Kulturwerke | Avishai Cohen Trio | |
| 05.11.2023 | DE - Bremen // Glocke | Avishai Cohen Trio |