Never one to take a safe, familiar route, pianist Hiromi (Uehara) has composed a classical quintet for her superb new album—performed by, well, a classical … Read More “Hiromi: Silver Lining Suite (Concord Jazz)”
If you saw those two names paired and immediately thought, “What an odd collaboration,” join the club. Hiromi, the firebrand Japanese pianist, all flying hair … Read More “Hiromi & Edmar Castañeda: Live in Montreal (Telarc)”
Rock musicians get that they are entertainers. Too often, jazz musicians don’t. Hiromi gets it. “All the people I respect in music have been aware … Read More “Hiromi: Spark”
If there’s a drawback to all-star groups, it’s that they have little to prove. Which may explain why it took a few years for Japanese … Read More “Hiromi: Alive”
For better and for worse, Hiromi plays like a prodigy, coloring the listener’s first and second impressions in neon with her dazzling technique. Dense arpeggios … Read More “Hiromi: Move”
Japanese pianist Hiromi left fans perplexed when she disbanded her trio with fellow Berklee alumni Tony Grey (bass) and Martin Valihora (drums) after several standout … Read More “Hiromi: Live in Marciac”
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From Hiromi’s recording debut in 2003, it has been evident that she possesses special piano chops. She can execute extreme complexity with breathtaking speed and … Read More “Hiromi: Voice”
If you’ve seen Hiromi Uehara in concert, you’ve been waiting for this moment-her first solo album. Hiromi, as she’s known, has released five previous albums … Read More “Hiromi: Place To Be”
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