Hiromi, Anthony Jackson, Simon Phillips

Biography

Hiromi Uehara, born on March 26, 1979, in Hamamatsu, Japan, began her musical journey at the age of six with piano lessons. She was introduced to jazz by her teacher Noriko Hikida and later enrolled in the Yamaha School of Music. Hiromi's early career included performances with the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra at 14 and a chance meeting with Chick Corea at 17, leading to a performance with him in Tokyo. In 1999, she moved to the United States to study at Berklee College of Music, where she was mentored by Ahmad Jamal. Her debut album, Another Mind, was released in 2003 to critical acclaim. Hiromi's musical style is characterized by her virtuosity and ability to merge genres, often blending jazz with other musical influences. She has collaborated with numerous artists, including Anthony Jackson and Simon Phillips in her Trio Project, releasing albums such as Voice and Spark. Hiromi's legacy includes a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Jazz Album as part of the Stanley Clarke Band and performances at prestigious events like the Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony. Her music is known for its energetic and dynamic performances, which have captivated audiences worldwide. Hiromi continues to innovate and push boundaries in the jazz scene, refusing to be confined by genre labels and instead focusing on the fusion of different musical styles.

Fun Facts

• Hiromi performed at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony.
• She was invited to play with Chick Corea at his concert in Tokyo when she was just 17.
• Hiromi's debut album Another Mind shipped gold in Japan.
• She has won a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Jazz Album as part of the Stanley Clarke Band.

Musical Connections

Mentors/Influences

• Ahmad Jamal - Mentor during her time at Berklee College of Music (Debut album Another Mind) [Early 2000s]
• Noriko Hikida - Early piano teacher who introduced her to jazz (None) [Childhood]
• Chick Corea - Inspirational figure and collaborator (Performance in Tokyo) [1996]

Key Collaborators

• Anthony Jackson - Member of Hiromi's Trio Project (Albums Voice, Move, Alive, Spark) [2011-2016]
• Simon Phillips - Member of Hiromi's Trio Project (Albums Voice, Move, Alive, Spark) [2011-2016]
• Stanley Clarke - Collaboration with The Stanley Clarke Band (Grammy Award-winning album The Stanley Clarke Band) [2011]

Artists Influenced

• None noted - No specific proteges or influenced musicians documented (None) [None]

Discography

Top Tracks

1. Bitter / Sweet (Bitter / Sweet)
2. Without You (Without You)
3. Midnight Flight (Midnight Flight)
4. 246 (246)
5. Don't say FWB (feat. HIROMI) (Don't say FWB (feat. HIROMI))
6. GAME OVER (GAME OVER)
7. Without You - Ambient Dance Remix (Without You (Ambient Dance Remix))
8. GAME OVER - English Ver. (GAME OVER (English Ver.))
9. ★あの日に帰りたい (★あの日に帰りたい／本当の幸せ(2022 Remix version))
10. 本当の幸せ (★あの日に帰りたい／本当の幸せ(2022 Remix version))

External Links

• Spotify
• Wikipedia