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Meg Okura (大倉恵 (Megumi Okura)) was born on 9 August, 1973 in Ome, Japan, is an A 21st-century violinist. Discover Meg Okura's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 50 years old?

Popular As 大倉恵 (Megumi Okura)
Occupation Musician, composer
Age 50 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 9 August, 1973
Birthday 9 August
Birthplace Ome, Japan
Nationality Japan

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Meg Okura Net Worth

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1957

She is also a member of the band Pharaoh's Daughter, Emilio Solla y La Inestable de Brooklyn, which was nominated for the 57th Grammy Award for Best Latin Jazz Album, and New York Tango Quartet, among others.

She has worked with jazz and pop artists such as Michael Brecker, Lee Konitz, Dianne Reeves, Steve Swallow, Tom Harrell, David Bowie and Mariko Takahashi as well as actor/musician Terrence Howard.

Okura has also been the featured violinist in the Cirque du Soleil shows Varekai, Corteo and Wintuk.

Meg Okura (大倉恵, born in Tokyo, Japan), started studying music at Toho Gakuen School of Music at five.

As a child, she served as a church pianist and organist at an Evangelical church in her home town of Ome.

1973

Meg Okura (born August 9, 1973) is an American jazz violinist, composer, erhu player, and leader of the Pan Asian Chamber Jazz Ensemble, based in New York City.

1990

In the early 1990s, Meg Okura toured Asia as the concertmaster and soloist of the Asian Youth Orchestra.

1992

In 1992, she made her U.S. solo debut with the late Alexander Schneider and the New York String Orchestra at Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. She has earned bachelor's and master's degrees from The Juilliard School as a classical violinist.

2000

The 2000 John Lennon Songwriting Contest (Honorable Mention)

As A Leader

2003

The 2003 John Lennon Songwriting Contest (Honorable Mention)

2004

Meg Okura has been married to American jazz soprano saxophonist and composer Sam Newsome since 2004.

2005

2005 International Songwriting Competition (Honorable Mention)

2005 American University Saxophone Symposium Composition Contest (Honorable Mention)

2006

Urban Artist Initiative / NYC – 2006

2007

American Composers Forum, Jerome Composers Commissioning Program- 2007–2008

Meet the Composer, Metlife Creative Connections Grant

2008

Meet the Composer, Metlife Creative Connections Grant – 2008

Manhattan Community Art fund (LMCC)- 2008

2012

Brand Personality Award, The BrandLaureate Asia Pacific Brands Foundation)- 2012

2013

Manhattan Community Arts Fund (Lower Manhattan Cultural Council)- 2013 & 2015

2014

New Music USA Project Grant (New Music USA)- 2014

2015

The Grammy Award, 2015 (Nominee)

2018

Chamber Music America New Jazz Works – 2018