Tomeka Reid expands the possibilities of jazz avant garde on ‘Dance! Skip! Hop!’

Reid’s quartet makes music that seems inspired by a variety of sources, ranging from modern dance to children’s games. Her latest album is one of her most compelling.

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This is FRESH AIR. Cellist and composer Tomeka Reid has a distinctive sound, both as a player and a writer. Jazz critic Martin Johnson says her instrument is uncommon in jazz, though no longer rare. Reid, who won a MacArthur in 2022, has two new recordings out – one as a side woman to