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"Prickly Pear" and "Pompidou" are among the tracks that define the signature sound of Portico Quartet, one of the flagship formations in contemporary jazz, acclaimed since its release of Knee-Deep in the North Sea in 2007. After nearly two decades of existence, the London-based group has distinguished itself by offering music that defies categorization. From ambient minimalism to dance music with energetic rhythms – as showcased in the tracks from their most recent album Monument – the instrumentalists skillfully master the blend of genres. On stage, their captivating performances resemble a moving mural, unfolding the multifaceted creativity of the four musicians. In his new album Naked Truth, released in 2022, trumpeter Avishai Cohen delivers a sound of raw beauty and profound vulnerability. This music stems from a two-year meditation, following the success of "Big Vicious," his previous, more electric opus armed with two drummers, which propelled him into the international spotlight. Widely recognized today as a musician with a unique sound and a spirit of exploration, a creative player-composer open to multiple jazz currents, and active as a leader, co-leader, and sideman, he brings along his longtime colleagues for this project - pianist Yonathan Avishai, bassist Barak Mori, and drummer Ziv Ravitz - who share an intuitive understanding of his art.