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Pan Asian Chamber Jazz Ensemble

Founded by violinist Meg Okura, the Pan Asian Chamber Jazz Ensemble “elegantly intertwine(s) elements of classical, jazz and world folk into a new sound,” - Elliot Simon, All About Jazz (2006). Born in Tokyo, Okura toured all of Asia as a solo violinist, making her U.S. debut at Kennedy Center as a teen. Graduate of the Juilliard School, she has appeared on over 50 albums and film scores as a composer, violinist and an erhu player, and has performed with artists from Lee Konitz, Steve Swallow, Michael Brecker, Dianne Reeves, to Cirque du Soleil and David Bowie, to actor Terrence Haward

Meg Okura & Kevin Hays: Lingering

by Neil Duggan
May 14, 2024

Jazz albums that feature violin-piano duets are uncommon. With two instruments, the musicians need to synchronise at a deep level and if successful, they can elevate their performance and the listening experience from good to great. To achieve this they need to be receptive to every move the other makes. Each musician needs to be adept ...

“Ima, You Don’t Look Jewish,” A Three-year Old Said To Her Mother.

April 29, 2018

On Mother’s Day, Meg Okura, who converted to Judaism four years ago, will release Ima Ima, featuring trumpeter Tom Harrell and guitarist Rez Abbasi. Ima Ima (mom in Hebrew and now in Japanese) will be her Pan Asian Chamber Jazz Ensemble's fourth album, showcasing extensive works composed since her pregnancy, for 10-piece chamber jazz ensemble. She ...

Music of Ryuichi Sakamoto

By Pan Asian Chamber Jazz Ensemble

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2013

Naima

By Pan Asian Chamber Jazz Ensemble

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2010

Meg Okura's Pan Asian Chamber Jazz Ensemble

By Pan Asian Chamber Jazz Ensemble

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2006