In this episode we speak with Tokyo born, New York based Jazz violinist and composer about her new album, "Lingering," with pianist Kevin Hayes, how her conversion to Judaism has informed her life and music, her journey from Julliard to free improvisation, and how she's managed to turn labels and stereotypes into assets along her career path.

Show notes:

Meg's website https://www.megokura.com

Listen/Purchase "Lingering" https://megokurakevinhays.bandcamp.com/album/lingering

Stream "Lingering" on Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/lingering/1737319248

Stream "Lingering" on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/26Xn8ZzKI0mzStvnSorUQ5

Scores & Parts for some of Meg's compositions https://www.megokura.com/scores-parts

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