Tom Cora

Tom Cora
Cora at the Moers Jazz Festival, 1997
Background information
Born	Thomas Henry Corra (1953-09-14)September 14, 1953 Yancey Mills, Virginia, U.S.
Died	April 9, 1998(1998-04-09) (aged 44) Draguignan, France
Genres	Jazz, avant-rock, experimental, free improvisation
Occupations	Musician, composer
Instrument	Cello
Years active	1979–1998
Labels	No Man's Land, Sound Aspects
Formerly of	Skeleton Crew, The Ex, Curlew, Third Person, Roof

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.