“She’s quickly become a definitive figure on the 21st century jazz scene. As composer, arranger, improviser… she embodies jazz’s progressive ethos.”
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“She’s quickly become a definitive figure on the 21st century jazz scene. As composer, arranger, improviser… she embodies jazz’s progressive ethos.”
dance! skip! hop! included in top 50 best album thus far of 2026
Tomeka Reid expands the possibilities of jazz avant garde on 'Dance! Skip! Hop!'
Tomeka Reid named among six recipients of the prestigious Doris Duke Artist Awards.
“The Low Seat, the Long Haul, and 'dance! skip! hop!'
Tomeka Reid finds authority in flexibility on the cello, taking full advantage of an instrument that can be earthy or ethereal, growly or sweetly serene…
dance! skip! hop! — An early contender for jazz album of the year!
Tomeka Reid is simply a singular and generational talent.
Jazz ‘N’ More is the leading Swiss magazine for jazz.
At Firehouse12 in New Haven, Conn., I recently heard an evening set led by the cellist and composer Tomeka Reid. A star in progressive jazz circles, she has also written music for exciting chamber music musicians like Johnny Gandelsman.
“Tomeka Reid: Story of Her Life” The cellist-composer on her Chicago jazz family, recent quartet record and more.
The cellist, composer, improvisor and band leader goes from strength to strength across several creative projects.
Tomeka Reid named a 2022 MacArthur Fellow, one of the nation’s highest honors recognizing exceptional creative individuals.
Recognizing outstanding achievements in jazz and creative music.
Old New, exemplifies why she’s quickly become a definitive figure on the 21st century jazz scene…