| From Nashville Scene: | f | The Blast Furnace |
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Most vocalists with the blast-furnace power of Jen Cohen tend to over-sing and over-dramatize their material. But Cohen's smarter and subtler than that. As her commendable Far Enough Away album proves, she's got a fine ear for strong material, as well as a distinct and sensitive way of putting across a well-written lyric. She digs out gems from strong local talents like Michael Reynolds, Ross Rice, Angelo, Joy Lynn White, and Beth Nielsen Chapman, then spices the mix with choice selections from the catalogs of Steve Earle, Walter Hyatt, and Paul Brady. But don't mistake her for a sensitive folkie: She puts rock 'n' roll muscle into her interpretations, grabbing listeners by the throat rather than whispering in their ears. Currently touring far and wide, she returns home for a 12th & Porter performance. --Michael McCall |
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| Digital City | f | Vocalist A Hit On The College Circuit |
| In a town full of singer/songwriters it is hard to be just a singer. Add to that a focus on pop and blues in a city known for country, and it becomes even more difficult. But Jen Cohen has faced that challenge and become one of the most respected vocalists in Nashville. Her debut CD, "Jen Cohen," has also gained her national attention, leading to high praise from the likes of Janis Ian who said, "In my next life, I'm coming back with Jen Cohen's voice." Her well-chosen songs and vigorous touring schedule have led her to the award for Best Small-Venue Music Act in a national vote among college students. The quality of her current CD, "Far Enough Away," supports the notion that a million college students can't be wrong. ---Widerman |
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| From Music Row Magazine April 4, 2000 |
j | The Pipes, The Heart, and The Soul |
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...In Nashville, it's not easy for a non-major label artist to release a CD of covers. But here, not only is there no shame, I applaud Cohen's good sense to choose timeless songs that apparently mean something to her. Cuts include Ross Rice's "Gone," Steve Earle's "Fearless Heart," Beth Nielsen Chapman's "Out of My Element," and Paul Brady's "The World Is What You Make It," with the coolest male contrapuntal vocal line. And then there's Ronnie Shannon's "Baby I Love You," popularized by Aretha Franklin in 1967. Of course it's incredibly brave of Cohen to attempt that one, and I'm here to tell you she nails it. Possessed of a unique and soulful tremolo, Cohen weaves her way through this fine pop material in full possession of her own self, the singer. Not only does she have the pipes to pull off such material, she's got the heart, too. And the soul--definitely the soul. This reminds me of the olden days when singers sang songs by writers. Jen Cohen is one fine singer. --Charlene Blevins |
| Contact Info |
| For college booking information, call the Auburn Moon Agency at 1-800-566-6653. For all other booking and contact, call 1-877-805-4553 (toll-free). Jen Cohen, P.O. Box 150242, Nashville, TN 37215 Email: mail@jencohen.com |