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NEW RELEASE: Violinist Tomoko Omura to Release Branches Vol. 1 via Outside In Music (August 28, 2020)

May 28, 2020

Outside In Music is proud to announce the August 28th release of Branches Vol. 1, the fourth album from New York-based, Japanese violinist, composer, producer and arranger Tomoko Omura. On her debut recording for Outside In Music, the Shizuoka-born artist presents a six-track collection of original compositions inspired by Japanese folktales and such, in addition … Read More

BILLBOARD: How Asia-Born, U.S.-Based Women Are Ushering In a New Big Band Era, Featuring MEG OKURA!

April 5, 2019

Dan Ouellette, Billboard The Harlem-based violinist Meg Okura, who leads her 10-piece Pan Asian Chamber Jazz Ensemble, says that when growing up in Japan, she experienced egalitarian support where her creativity was celebrated. “We were encouraged to embrace anything we’d choose,” she says. “We were free to explore jazz as an art form deeply rooted … Read More