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Music Ward => Live Shows => Topic started by: malloy on April 29, 2024, 12:24:05 AM

Title: Hiromi with Sonic Wonder and PubliQuartet
Post by: malloy on April 29, 2024, 12:24:05 AM
Had the pleasure of watching virtuoso jazz pianist, composer, and arranger Hiromi (Uehara) at two of her shows here. She sounds like a cross between Oscar Peterson, Herbie Hancock, and some 70s rock guitarists.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiromi_Uehara (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiromi_Uehara)

Interesting interview with her before the 1st show. She explains how she was mentored by Ahmad Jamal while at Berklee, how she met Chick Corea, and why she has a special affinity with Yamaha pianos.

(https://i.postimg.cc/NjW0Dq76/PXL-20240421-013606512.jpg)

First night was with her new band, Sonic Wonder. She used a Nord and a Korg, I believe, in addition to the Yamaha grand.

(https://i.postimg.cc/FsCzfJYn/IMG-20240421-081938.jpg)

No on-site signing, but managed to grab two vinyls with her autograph.

(https://i.postimg.cc/jjPSkgZG/PXL-20240421-072555978.jpg)  (https://i.postimg.cc/wvzjKXr3/PXL-20240421-072610372.jpg)

Second day with the PubliQuartet.

(https://i.postimg.cc/yY8WYT8Z/IMG-20240422-082428.jpg)

Amazing performances on both days.