3 + 3 by Tomeka Reid Quartet, released 26 April 2024, includes the following tracks: "Exploring Outward / Funambulist Fever" and more.
This version of 3 + 3 comes as a 1xCD. -
"3 + 3" is a captivating CD release by the Reid Quartet, featuring Tomeka, and produced by the renowned label Cuneiform. This album showcases an adventurous blend of contemporary jazz and avant-garde improvisation, highlighting the quartet's dynamic interplay and innovative compositions. The music traverses intricate rhythms, expressive melodies, and bold harmonic explorations that reflect both technical mastery and emotional depth. Listeners are treated to a journey through modern jazz landscapes with moments of introspection as well as energetic bursts. The Reid Quartet has steadily gained recognition for pushing boundaries in creative music circles.
Tomeka Reid stands out as one of today's most inventive cellists in jazz and improvised music. She has collaborated with leading artists such as Anthony Braxton, Roscoe Mitchell, Mary Halvorson, Nicole Mitchell, and many more. Her work is celebrated for its originality?melding classical technique with free improvisation?and she was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2022 for her contributions to contemporary jazz.
Cuneiform Records is an independent label known worldwide for its commitment to progressive sounds across genres like avant-jazz, experimental rock, electronic music, and beyond. Since its founding in 1984 near Washington D.C., Cuneiform has built a reputation for discovering groundbreaking talent while supporting established innovators who challenge musical conventions.