Artist description Buzz Weekly described Cohn's music as "lilting acoustic pop excursions - deeply personal and heartstring-tugging". Her critically acclaimed 4th CD, "the absence of Moving" has been embraced by AAA Radio and internet radio with the song, Louisiana Lover still getting attention on airways nation wide. A true veteran of the road, the Seattle singer's piano & guitar based solo tours highlight her soul-stirring voice and well crafted songs with issues ranging from domestic violence, the shrinking rain forest to discovering one's own inner spirit. Jill was picked as an opener for the "girls room" tour and was a top 5 finalist in the Lilith Fair Talent search in Seattle, Portland, and Phoenix. In addition to headlineing concerts in Seattle, and Los Angeles, she has shared stages with Tara MacLean, Loundon Wainwright III, David Mallett, Ellis Paul, Dona Delory, Cheryl Wheeler and many others.

Music Style AAA/Alternative Acoustic Folk-Pop/Rock

Musical Influences Joni Mitchell, Sarah McLachlan, Tori Amos

Similar Artists Sarah McLachlan, Tori Amos, Paula Cole, Joni Mitchell

Artist History Raised in a small town in Eastern Washington, Cohn recalls being involved in music from her earliest memories: “My mom used to be able to find me playing, because she would just follow the sound of me singing to myself, and when I wasn’t bugging my big sisters, I was making up songs on the Piano rather than practicing my lessons”. After teaching herself guitar on her dad’s old Gibson, and purchasing an electric piano, she took to the road in ‘96, with her 20 pound cat, Tosca, and has kept a non-stop tour schedule ever since. Her concerts continue to draw growing and enthusiastic audiences wherever she performs. Her music draws many comparisons, with most press, radio & concert promoters likening her music to the works of Joni Mitchell. -Album Network called Cohn's music "strong on vocals with piercing lyrics and Lovely melodies." -Weekly Alibi said "the absence of Moving is Cohn's sexiest effort yet".

Group Members Piano, Acoustic Guitar and Vocals - Jill Cohn *** Drums - Adam Baron *** Bass - Dennis Staskowski *** Electric and Acoustic Guitar - Greg Fulton *** Recording & Mixing - Stephen "Da Brayne" Sherrard (www.mp3.com/dabrayne)

Instruments Piano, Acoustic Guitar and Vocals - Jill Cohn *** Drums - Adam Baron *** Bass - Dennis Staskowski *** Electric and Acoustic Guitar - Greg Fulton

Albums the absence of Moving *** Stories From The Bluebus *** The Laughing Universe *** 13September6

Press Reviews "Cohn's lilting acoustic pop excursions are deeply personal and often heartstring tugging" - Buzz Weekly (Los Angeles, CA) *** "Smart piano based Folk-Rock comparable to the work of Tori Amos and Paula Cole" - Willamette Week (Portland, OR) *** "Extraordinary, pleasantly powerful voice" - New Times (Phoenix, AZ) *** from: GoGirlsMusic.com "the absence of Moving" reviewed by Megan McGehee The first track of 'the absence of Moving' from Jill Cohn had me nearly pigeonholing her instead as a lovely, lilting Sarah McLaughlin-inspired vocalist. However, the second track confused this characterization as it departed greatly from the first track's mood, with Cohn singing lustily and almost darkly about a "Louisiana Lover." The third track, "happy," is vaguely reminiscent of Joni Mitchell in its unusual chord constructions and over-the-top treble vocal lines. By the fourth track, an acoustic-guitar backed vocal-dexterity showcase, I abandoned any attempt at labeling this multi-faceted artist and just sat back and enjoyed the album. Far from being "limited" by a basis in the piano, this folk/pop singer-songwriter displays a determination to achieve the perfect instrumentation in her beautifully arranged and self-produced album. Each song perfectly incorporates some atypical and instantly memorable sounds of instruments like accordion and concertina with percussion, bass, and Cohn's piano or acoustic guitar. In fact, the piano shines through as the dominant instrument on only a trio of songs in this collection of well-written and emotionally performed explorations of human nature. Jill Cohn writes of the search for love, the purpose of life, finding strength in oneself, the nature of evil, and the essence of success and happiness all in one beautifully mellow breath. She has a mature command of her art and a magical way of presenting it in performance. Luckily, this independent artist tours constantly around the southwest, promoting her music and sharing her magic with others. If you aren't lucky enough to live in that area, try to make the time to check out her CD and meet a truly thoughtful artist. *** from Weekly Alibi Albuquerque, NM Show Up By Michael Henningsen Jan 5, 2001 What strikes you first about Jill Cohn is her voice. It's rich, with a certain weightlessness that allows it to soar. The very next thing is her consummate songwriting skill. Cohn's lyrics are as strong as her alternately delicate and earthmoving melodies, and the wealth of subject matter she employs is from her own bastion of personal experience. With four releases under her belt and countless live appearances, Cohn defines the singer-songwriter. Her most recent disc, The Absence of Moving (Box o' Beanies), is a self-produced affair that showcases Cohn fronting her Seattle-based band and offers something of a departure from her previous, largely solo work. She's thoroughly effective accompanying herself on piano--her chops in that regard are formidable--but the ensemble setting of the new album adds an magnified urgency to her music. Cohn has been compared to nearly all of the women on the singer-songwriter circuit, but there isn't a single comparison that can be made to describe the overwhelming relevance of her work. Of course, if you happen to be a fan of Tori Amos, Paula Cole, et. al., then you're likely to find yourself swept away the moment Cohn lays her hands on the 88s. In fact, you're so likely to get caught up in the moment, you'll feel as though you're on the inside looking out. *** More reviews at http://www.jillcohn.com

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