CHERI, Tai

Taí Cheri is an American violinist, composer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist based in California. Classically trained from an early age, she began studying piano at the age of three before adding violin and other instruments to her musical practice. She performed with the Santa Cruz County Youth Symphony and other string ensembles before expanding into jazz and contemporary music, later studying at Berklee College of Music. As a composer and songwriter, Tai Cheri draws on influences from classical, jazz, and contemporary genres to create a distinctive musical voice. In addition to her work as a recording artist and performer, she has collaborated with musicians including Eguie Castrillo, Jethro DeSilva, Oscar Castro-Neves, Prince Lawsha, Paul Cantos, Mark Wood, and Burt Bacharach. She has appeared at venues and festivals throughout the United States, including the San Jose Jazz Festival, Kuumbwa Jazz Center in Santa Cruz, and performance venues in the Boston area.