Leonie Cohen
Leonie Cohen graduated from Sydney Conservatorium’s Jazz Course in 1992, majoring in jazz piano and arranging. She has composed music for film, theatre, cabaret, big band and dance productions. Leonie has released two critically acclaimed albums, Jerusalem and Sideshow Pony, both commissioned by the ABC.
Most recently, Leonie was involved in the creative development of Club Swizzle (La Soiree Productions), in 2015 and performed at its sellout season at Sydney Opera House. Theatrical commissions include music composition for Monkeyshines and Darlinghurst Tales, also presented at Sydney Opera House.
Cohen has toured SE Asia with loose Canon Arts with kids’ shows Little Red and The Shakespeare Factor, for which she composed and performed the music. She has extensively collaborated with Christa Hughes since 2001, and played jazz piano for David Campbell, touring and performing nationally with both artists. Leonie has been a regular member of The Chicks for the last 3 years.
Leonie Cohen graduated from Sydney Conservatorium’s Jazz Course in 1992, majoring in jazz piano and arranging. She has composed music for film, theatre, cabaret, big band and dance productions. Leonie has released two critically acclaimed albums, Jerusalem and Sideshow Pony, both commissioned by the ABC.
Most recently, Leonie was involved in the creative development of Club Swizzle (La Soiree Productions), in 2015 and performed at its sellout season at Sydney Opera House. Theatrical commissions include music composition for Monkeyshines and Darlinghurst Tales, also presented at Sydney Opera House.
Cohen has toured SE Asia with loose Canon Arts with kids’ shows Little Red and The Shakespeare Factor, for which she composed and performed the music. She has extensively collaborated with Christa Hughes since 2001, and played jazz piano for David Campbell, touring and performing nationally with both artists. Leonie has been a regular member of The Chicks for the last 3 years.