Emmet Cohen Quintet

Multifaceted American jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader Emmet Cohen is a central figure in contemporary jazz widely recognized for his virtuosity, deep swing, and commitment to intergenerational continuity. A prodigy who began piano study at age three, Cohen combines a fluid technique with an innovative tonal palette, and is known for his Masters Legacy Series honoring jazz legends and his Live From Emmet's Place livestream series that has garnered over 100 million views.

Multifaceted American jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader Emmet Cohen is a central figure in contemporary jazz widely recognized for his virtuosity, deep swing, and commitment to intergenerational continuity. A prodigy who began piano study at age three, Cohen combines a fluid technique with an innovative tonal palette, and is known for his Masters Legacy Series honoring jazz legends and his Live From Emmet's Place livestream series that has garnered over 100 million views.

Born in 1974 in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Reuben Rogers is a versatile jazz bassist and composer who blends the calypso and reggae rhythms of his native islands with gospel and jazz influences. He has become one of the most in-demand and distinctive bassists in modern jazz, maintaining long-term collaborations with artists including Charles Lloyd, Joshua Redman, Wynton Marsalis, and Roy Hargrove, while serving as an educator committed to supporting music education in the Caribbean.

Joe Farnsworth is a highly regarded contemporary jazz drummer born in 1968 in Massachusetts, known for his blazing speed, precision, and melodic playing rooted in hard bop and post-bop traditions. A founding member of the One for All Quintet and collaborator with jazz luminaries including Pharoah Sanders, McCoy Tyner, Cedar Walton, and Benny Golson, he has recorded over 100 albums as leader and sideman. His 2025 album 'The Big Room' reached #1 on the JazzWeek chart.

Jeremy Pelt is a preeminent contemporary jazz trumpeter born in Los Angeles in 1976. After studying at Berklee College of Music, he arrived in New York in 1998 and quickly established himself through early work with the Mingus Big Band, leading to collaborations with jazz luminaries including Ravi Coltrane, Roy Hargrove, Jimmy Heath, and Vincent Herring. A prolific leader with 25 albums and multiple Rising Star awards from DownBeat Magazine, Pelt is also known for his work as a producer, educator, and oral historian documenting contemporary jazz musicians.

Tivon Pennicott is a Grammy-winning saxophonist and composer from Marietta, Georgia who has established himself as a versatile bandleader and sought-after sideman in contemporary jazz. Known for his sophisticated harmonic exploration and strong rhythmic foundation, he has collaborated with artists including Gregory Porter, Esperanza Spalding, Roy Hargrove, and Kenny Burrell, while leading his own projects that blend jazz with fusion and spiritual themes.