Penguin Music

History

Established in 2008.

Penguin Music began after Steven Cohen and Chris Loxley played an event together in Brooklyn, NY. They realized that with their extensive experience in Classical and Rock, they would be able to cover array of styles. They have been playing music professionally together ever since, playing venues both big and small.

Meet the Business Owner

Steven C.

Business Owner

Steven Cohen is one of the most versatile performers you are likely to come across. He can surf through the world of Jazz, Classical and Rock like they are second nature. He has released 4 LP’s; Including the Skidmore Fountain album entitled «Cloudless Blue» and «Break» with 7 time Grammy Award winning producer Ken Lewis (Kanye West, The Beastie Boys, Usher, Lenny Kravitz etc) and a solo has gone on multiple US tours. Steven received a Bachelor’s degree in classical guitar performance from the University of Arizona.

Mr. Cohen has studied with great teachers/​performers such as the Dale Bruning (teacher of jazz great Bill Frisell), Professor Thomas Patterson, members of Los Angeles Guitar Quartet, Cuban guitar composer Leo Brouwer, and jazz guitarist Howard Alden (music for movie «Sweet and Low Down»). He can be found in New York City performing at clubs such as The Knitting Factory, Piano’s, Mercury Lounge, Arlene’s Grocery, and The Bitter End.