Tomeka Thiam

In june 2020, the new york times consulted tomeka reid, along with artists including yo-yo ma, to offer suggestions for cello recordings that could make newcomers to the instrument "fall in love" with. Seafood lovers will want to make tomeka’s homestyle eatery a regular stop. “the tomeka reid quartet made the case at the vortex for jazz of the highest quality, working around deceptively complex compositions which flipped from crisp, synchronised interplay to spells of.

Jan 27, 2026the contours and dimensions of a more definite shape are sketched by lovely bowed tones from tomeka reid’s cello, glowing figures from ches smith’s vibraphone and electronically. Described as a “new jazz power source” by the new york times, cellist and composer tomeka reid has emerged as one of the most original, versatile, and curious musicians in chicago’s bustling jazz. Feb 9, 2026with the same creative spirit and responsiveness that have driven her previous records, cellist and composer tomeka reid releases dance!

1 day agotomeka reid's music is full of the elements that have always made it fun to hear: 3 days agocellist tomeka reid is an irreplaceable staples in the modern free jazz landscape, and her most recent outing, continues reid’s ascension in fine style. Forging a unique jazz sound that draws from a range of musical traditions, tomeka reid is a jazz cellist, composer, and improviser who was awarded one of 25 macarthur fellowships for 2022.