Tom Cora
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Cellists · 1953–1998

Tom Cora

American cellist and composer (1953–1998)

Born
14 September 1953
Richmond
Died
9 April 1998
Draguignan
Country
United States
Active
1979–
Record labels
No Man's Land
Discography
9 albums

Biography

Tom Cora was a jazz musician who played cello. Tom Cora was born on 14 September 1953 in Richmond and died on 9 April 1998 in Draguignan. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: No Man's Land. The discography here lists 9 albums, from “Cargo Cult Revival” (1983) to “The NY Tapes” (2006).

Thomas Henry Corra (September 14, 1953 – April 9, 1998), better known as Tom Cora, was an American cellist and composer, best known for his improvisational performances in the field of experimental jazz and rock. He recorded with John Zorn, Butch Morris, and the Ex, and was a member of Curlew, Third Person and Skeleton Crew.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Cargo Cult Revival 1983 · Rift
Live At The Western Front 1987
Angel Carver 1989 · Live
Gumption in Limbo 1991
Scrabbling at the Lock 1991
And the Weathermen Shrug Their Shoulders 1993
Paris 1997 (Live In) 1997
It's a Brand New Day (live at the Knitting Factory) 2000 · Live
The NY Tapes 2006 · Live

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Albums where Tom Cora is credited as a sideman

1990 Step Across the Border — Fred Frith membranophone, cello, vocals
2005 Allies: Music for Dance, Volume 2 — Fred Frith cello

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Tom Cora play?

Tom Cora is known for playing cello.

When and where was Tom Cora born?

Tom Cora was born 14 September 1953 in Richmond.

What are Tom Cora's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Cargo Cult Revival (1983), Live At The Western Front (1987), Angel Carver (1989) and Gumption in Limbo (1991).

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