Iroko

"The duo on Iroko with the conguero-vocalist Abraham Rodriguez Jr goes right back to the roots, even if the Afro-Cuban heritage of Cohen's low-profile partner is flavoured with the Nuyorican cultural diversity of his New York upbringing. Although their collaborations stretch back about 30 years, it's the kind of dialogue that Avishai is quoted on the sleeve notes as saying he "always dreamed about" and plans to extend the group and tour are ongoing ... As intimate and soulful as any of Cohen's projects".

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"There comes a time in jazz life where the rhythm section deserves center stage. That alltoo-rare occasion is beautifully represented by Iroko, a felicitous duo meeting of bassist Avishai Cohen and conguero/vocalist/Nuyurican spirit channeler Abraham Rodriguez Jr., a pillar of the New York Latin jazz community ... There's a lot of love in these spare-but-vibrant tracks".