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Tomoko Omura, Tomie s Blues
Born in Shizuoka, Japan and based in Brooklyn, NY, violinist Tomoko Omura has earned just acclaim for her command of the jazz tradition on her instrument, going back to Joe Venuti, Stéphane Grappelli and Stuff Smith. But she has also made a conscious and inspiring study of folkloric music from her homeland, notably on her albums
Roots, in 2015, and
Branches Vol. 1, in 2020. A follow-up,
Branches Vol. 2, is coming soon, featuring Omura with an ensemble that includes pianist Glenn Zaleski, guitarist Jeff Miles, bassist Pablo Menares and drummer Jay Sawyer. Its most touching piece is Tomie s Blues, an original dedicated to the memory of Omura s grandmother.
Out & About: Opera stars to play love songs on Valentine’s Day
Modified: 2/12/2021 1:09:32 PM
LEBANON An afternoon of classic Love Songs will kick off Opera North’s “Always ON Sunday” series which begins at 2 p.m. on Valentine’s Day.
Opera North General Director Evans Haile will lead off the hourlong program by playing songs on his piano from New York City. He will be joined by Opera North alumni and future performers including Charles Calotta, George Dvorsky, Will Meinert, Emily Misch, Caitlin McKechney and Arianna Rodriguez. The performances which include songs by George Gershwin and Patsy Cline, among other classic tunes have been recorded separately and put together in one video for the program.