Tomeka Reid
Tomeka Reid (born 1977) is an American jazz musician, composer and cellist.
Tomeka Reid

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- Born
- 1977 · Washington and D.C.
- Nationality
- United States
- Occupation
- jazz musician · composer · cellist
- Fields
- jazz · experimental music
- Education
- University of Chicago Laboratory Schools · DePaul University
- Honours
- artist-in-residence · JJA Award · MacArthur Fellows Program
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Biography
Tomeka Reid studied at University of Chicago Laboratory Schools and DePaul University.
Subjects and genres recorded for the work are jazz and experimental music. Nicole Mitchell and Mike Reed are recorded as an influence.
Places of work recorded in the authority are Chicago. Employment is recorded with Mills College at Northeastern University and University of Chicago Laboratory Schools.
Distinctions recorded are artist-in-residence, JJA Award and MacArthur Fellows Program.
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