Tomoko Omura Roots Quintet: Jazz Ensemble in New York

About Tomoko Omura Roots Quintet

Tomoko Omura Roots Quintet is led by composer and violinist Tomoko Omura and appears in New York City settings such as The Jazz Gallery. The group centers Omura’s recent writing, extending the language she has developed across a run of albums as a bandleader, including *Branches Vol. 2* and related projects. Omura was named DownBeat’s #1 Rising Star Violinist in 2021, a marker of her standing within contemporary jazz. The quintet’s performances favor structure and clear ensemble roles over display.