Maya Cohen
is a drummer and composer based in Brooklyn, New York, originally from Israel. She is a graduate of the MM Performer-Composer program at the College of Performing Arts at The New School (May 2024). She has showcased her original compositions with her band on various stages in Israel, New York, and Europe, including performances at festivals such as the Queenta Women’s Jazz Festival (2022) and the Bern Jazz Festival (April 2024). As a drummer, she has collaborated with established musicians such as Fabian Almazan, Jeff Lederer, Etti Ankry, Arnon Palty, and many others, whether on tour, in performances, or in studio recordings.