Accomplished Violin Virtuoso Jeremy Cohen Releases New CD "4tet San Francisco" with New Web Site at ViolinJazz.com

Attached for your publishing and profile consideration is a news release regarding contemporary violinist Jeremy Cohen's newest CD release and new Web site. Cohen, an accomplished musician for nearly 30 years with an extensive recording discography, TV/Film history and ongoing concert schedule, specializes in his very own "ViolinJazz" sound, which mixes the traditions of jazz and classical with contemporary forms of music.

LOS ANGELES, CA (August 1, 2002) Jeremy Cohen, an accomplished contemporary violinist, today announced the release of his newest CD, "4tet San Francisco," a unique blend of original jazz, tango, classical and swing arrangements for the chamber music genre. In conjunction with his third CD release, Cohen also announced the launch of his new Web site, www.violinjazz.com.

In making the announcement, Cohen noted his newest CD release as a signature project supported by his new chamber group of a similar name, the increased popularity of the Internet and record label interest. "Im very pleased with ‘4tet San Francisco serving the dual role as a new CD and signature album for our recently formed group Quartet San Francisco," states Cohen. "This CD was created to add new material to the ever growing body of music available to chamber musicians around the world and to encourage musicians to create more of it. Im equally pleased with VOX Music Groups interest, my new Web site (www.violinjazz.com) and the worldwide audience ‘4tet San Francisco is destined to attract by offering it on the Internet."

The new CD features Dave Brubecks "Blue Rondo A La Turk," Stevie Wonders "Sir Duke," Henry Mancinis "Pink Panther," Duke Ellingtons "Jubilee Stomp" and Raymond Scotts "Powerhouse." Other notable arrangements, including authentic tango selections are Astor Piazzollas "Libertango," Enrique Saboridos "Felicia" and Augustin Bardis "Gallo Ciego."

It was quite a pleasure to make the acquaintance of Jeremy Cohen's unique style of music making on his newest CD 4tet San Francisco,” states VOX Music Groups General Manager Todd Landor. ”In my position it is very easy to get jaded by the talent that is around, but Jeremy's unique artistry stands out because of its spontaneous feel supported by masterful technique and musicianship. We hope to plan a workable release on CD from both Jeremy's previous work and newer recordings that will cut through the current catalog, focusing especially on the classical and tango arrangements which VOX has a known reputation for distributing."

Designed by LMSWebdesign, Cohens new Web site, www.violinjazz.com, is complete with critic quotes, a 2002 concert schedule, music discography and other modern features, such as special prompt offerings for chamber-jazz and orchestras, a shopping cart with real-time CD purchasing capabilities and video clips from recent performances. "4tet San Francisco" and Cohens other CD offerings are available for purchase at www.violinjazz.com.
Cohen recorded "4tet San Francisco" at George Lucas Skywalker Ranch with Joel Cohen on cello, James Shallenberger on violin, Emily Onderdonk on viola and guest Jim Kerwin on bass. A former student of Itzhak Perlman, Cohen created 12 of the 13 arrangements with San Francisco pianist Larry Dunlap offering his arrangement of "Powerhouse."

"No matter what your musical preferences are, ‘"4tet San Francisco" has something to offer all music lovers," states Cohen.

About Jeremy Cohen
Jeremy Cohen is a contemporary violinist specializing in his very own ViolinJazz” sound, which mixes the traditions of jazz and classical with blues, pop, country and swing-era music for symphony orchestras, original recordings, musicals, motion pictures and television soundtracks. Carlos Santana, Linda Ronstadt, Aaron Neville, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, Regina Belle and Cleo Laine are among the many entertainers Cohen has either performed or recorded with. A former student of Itzhak Perlman, Cohens more than 30 years of experience includes solo appearances with The Virginia Symphony, California Symphony, Reno Symphony and numerous others. "Star Wars," "Predator II," "Dukes of Hazard" and "Hill Street Blues" are some of Cohens many soundtrack credits. His theatrical credits include "Forever Tango," "Phantom of the Opera," "Ragtime" and "Fiddler on the Roof." For more information on Jeremy Cohen, including his 2002 concert schedule and recent CD recordings, visit www.violinjazz.com.

About Quartet San Francisco
Quartet San Francisco is a recently formed group which is exploring contemporary non-classical material while keeping in its heart the history and tradition of string performance practice, a true blend of traditional and hip at the same time. Produced by Jeremy Cohen, Quartet San Francisco includes Joel Cohen on cello, James Shallenberger on violin, Emily Onderdonk on viola and guest Jim Kerwin on bass. The group was launched in the fall of 2000 as a platform for creating a genre of string chamber literature, which gathers its material from popular music elements of recent decades while maintaining the integrity and spirit of traditional chamber music.

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