Anat Cohen Marks Her 50th Birthday with an "Ambitious Multi-Ensemble" Celebration

Written By Steven Roby

Clarinetist and saxophonist Anat Cohen marks her 50th birthday at SFJAZZ with an ambitious multi-ensemble celebration that reflects the breadth of her musical life. Across the evening, she appears with her duo partner, seven-string guitarist Marcello Gonçalves; the intimate, groove-focused Quartetinho; and her larger, cinematic ensemble, the Anat Cohen Tentet, directed by longtime collaborator Oded Lev-Ari.

The program traces Cohen's path through New York jazz clubs, Brazilian choro circles, and international festivals, highlighting her warm tone, rhythmic buoyancy, and gift for melody. It is both a personal milestone and a survey of one of the most wide-ranging voices in contemporary jazz.

TICKET INFO

Performance dates, showtimes, and tickets: December 11–12, 2025, 7:30 p.m. both nights, Miner Auditorium, SFJAZZ Center – tickets at SFJAZZ.org: https://www.sfjazz.org/tickets/productions/25-26/anat-cohen-50th-birthday-celebration/

Steven Roby

Steve Roby is a seasoned radio personality and best-selling author. Roby’s concert photos, articles, and reviews have appeared in various publications, including All About Jazz, Billboard, Rolling Stone, and Guitar World. He also hosts the podcast Backstage Bay Area.

https://www.backstagebayarea.com
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