Emmet Cohen Trio
Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Venue: Birdland Jazz Club, 315 West 44th Street
Price: $45.76-56.06
Category: Jazz
Emmet Cohen (piano), Yasushi Nakamura (bass), and Joe Farnsworth (drums)Multifaceted American jazz pianist and composer Emmet Cohen is one of his generations pivotal figures in music and the related arts. Leader of the Emmet Cohen Trio and creator of the Masters Legacy Series, he is an internationally acclaimed jazz artist, a dedicated educator, the winner of the 2019 American Pianists Awards, and a finalist in the 2011 Thelonious Monk International Piano Competition. Cohen headlines regularly at Jazz at Lincoln Center, the Village Vanguard, and Birdland, and has appeared at the Newport, Monterey, and North Sea jazz festivals. His artistry has taken him to venues and festivals in over 30 countries. Cohens entrepreneurial energies led to his developing Live From Emmets Place, a live-streamed Harlem rent party that unites a worldwide audience via tens of millions of internet views. Cohen has released over ten albums as leader and has performed or recorded with Ron Carter, Benny Golson, Jimmy Cobb, George Coleman, Jimmy Heath, Tootie Heath, Houston Person, Christian McBride, and Kurt Elling.
About This Event
Few experiences rival a live show in New York City. Emmet Cohen Trio takes the stage at Birdland Jazz Club on Tuesday, September 8. Whether you are a longtime fan or discovering them for the first time, this is the kind of live music moment that makes NYC the music capital of the world. Tickets start at $45.76-56.06, and tickets are available via Ticketmaster. Emmet Cohen (piano), Yasushi Nakamura (bass), and Joe Farnsworth (drums)Multifaceted American jazz pianist and composer Emmet Cohen is one of his generations pivotal figures in music and the related arts. Leader of the Emmet Cohen Trio and creator of the Masters Legacy Series, he is an internationally acclaimed jazz artist, a dedicated educator, the winner of the 2019 American Pianists Awards, and a finalist in the 2011 Thelonious Monk International Piano Competition. Cohen headlines regularly at Jazz at Lincoln Center, the Village Vanguard, and Birdland, and has appeared at the Newport, Monterey, and North Sea jazz festivals. His artistry has taken him to venues and festivals in over 30 countries. Cohens entrepreneurial energies led to his developing Live From Emmets Place, a live-streamed Harlem rent party that unites a worldwide audience via tens of millions of internet views. Cohen has released over ten albums as leader and has performed or recorded with Ron Carter, Benny Golson, Jimmy Cobb, George Coleman, Jimmy Heath, Tootie Heath, Houston Person, Christian McBride, and Kurt Elling. Planning to make a night of it? Hotels near Birdland Jazz Club fill up fast — especially on weekends. Book early to get the best rates within walking distance of the venue.