Live Jazz: Tal Cohen and The Ball & Chain Trio

Pianist Tal Cohen brings modern jazz, Middle Eastern melodic influences and rhythmic improvisation to a weekly live music series at Ball & Chain in Little Havana. Live Jazz: Tal Cohen and The Ball & Chain Trio takes place every Monday on Calle Ocho. The early evening performance offers a close-up setting for jazz in one of the neighborhood’s longstanding nightlife venues.

Cohen is a Grammy Award-winning jazz pianist whose career includes the Barry Harris National Piano Competition, the Freedman Fellowship and performances with artists such as Terence Blanchard, Greg Osby, Ignacio Berroa and Joe Lovano. His recent album Gentle Giants has drawn critical attention for its blend of contemporary jazz language, lyrical phrasing and cross-cultural musical ideas.

The weekly Ball & Chain performance pairs Cohen with The Ball & Chain Trio for a program shaped by traditional jazz harmony, improvisation and global rhythmic textures. Guests can expect a live set suited to both dedicated jazz listeners and visitors looking for an early evening music experience in Little Havana.