>Violinist Tomoko Omura is a musician well-loved in the New York Jazz scene, known for her blending of classical technique with jazz improvisation to create songs inspired by Japanese folklore, as heard on Branches, Vol. I & II. Now, spurred on by the current world political climate and the harrowing reminder of the 80th anniversary since Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombings, Omura combines her abilities to create Run, Run, Run, an original short story and score that explores the devastation of what nuclear warfare really means.

>Run, Run, Run is a powerful story brought to life by a powerful ensemble. Featuring Jeff Miles (guitar), Glenn Zaleski (piano), Pablo Menares (bass), Jay Sawyer (drums), and bandleader Tomoko Omura (violin), Omura's ensemble is intimately acquainted with each other's voices and stylings, having played together for over a decade. This depth of musical relationship came to the fore with the fast timeline of the album itself, having only two rehearsals and a live premier prior to stepping into the studio, yet achieving a synergy of incredible synchronicity. Tomoko praises her band similarly: “Despite the time constraints, I had complete confidence that the band would bring something extraordinary to the music. That level of trust allowed us to work spontaneously and capture something authentic that reflects both our individual growth and our collective musical intuition.”

Tomoko Omura - Run Run Run