Ari Kohn is a Multi-Instrumentalist, Composer, and Educator raised in Portland, OR, and shaped by the vibrant music scene in New Orleans, LA. 

 

Holding a degree in Jazz Studies from Tulane University, Ari specializes in Saxophone, Flute, and Vocals, with a bold, warm sound all his own.  

 

As a sideman, he is currently a member of "J & The Causeways", and has been a part of myriad local groups such as "Miss Mojo", "Noruz", and "Sexual Thunder!", to name a few. He also leads soul-brass quintet "Brass Lightning," and recently released a solo project- "ARIEL".

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Over the years, Ari has had the honor of sharing the stage with the likes of Trombone Shorty, Mavis Staples, Allen Stone, Tarriona "Tank" Ball, Cory Wong, Kamasi Washington, Elle King, Steve Miller, Eric Krasno, Eric "Benny" Bloom, Rashawn Ross, Yola, Mike Dillon, Theo Katzman, John Norwood Fisher, and many others. 

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When he's not gigging, Ari teaches Band and Woodwind instruction at Young Audiences of Louisiana.

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Gear:

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Powell & Emerson Flutes

Eastman 52nd St Tenor Saxophone

Benjamin Allen x Dagradi Tenor Mouthpiece

Boston Sax Shop Reeds

AMT Q7 Dual Wireless Microphone System