The Beautiful Chemistry Between a Young Jazz Virtuoso and Esteemed Veterans

Hiromi, who plays with an abundance of sound that seems to soar to the heavens, energizes us all. In this collaboration with the supremely talented artists Stanley Clarke and Lenny White, she showcases her technique and sensibility in a new light.

Stanley Clarke is a legendary bassist in the jazz world, famous for forming 'Return to Forever' with Chick Corea, a group that took the world by storm. His superhuman playing during sessions with Jeff Beck also garnered support from rock listeners.
Lenny White, who later joined Clarke's band, is a renowned drummer who has recorded with countless historic musicians, including Miles Davis. He also possesses a solid talent as a producer.
This album truly makes one realize how Hiromi's boundless talent shines even brighter when collaborating with such distinguished musicians.

The album features compositions and co-compositions primarily by Clarke and Hiromi, alongside renditions of 'Sakura Sakura' and works by Duke Ellington and Miles Davis. Many tracks offer a mellow listening experience, with the beautiful piano passage in 'Three Long Notes' evoking a deeply moving sense of bliss.
A surprising inclusion is 'Under The Bridge,' which opens with a cascade of beautiful chords. It's, of course, a cover of the American rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers. Clarke's profound melodic lines and Hiromi's delicate piano deliver the original's poignant emotion with a completely fresh perspective, leading to an otherworldly conclusion with her improvisations.


UEHARA Hiromi
While studying at Berklee College of Music in Boston, she signed with the renowned jazz label Telarc and made her global debut in 2003 at the young age of 23. Since 2005, she has been expanding her activities based in New York.
Her music is widely acclaimed not only in America but across the globe, with tours in countries throughout North America, Europe, the Middle East, Scandinavia, and Africa achieving great success. In Japan, too, her technique impresses seasoned jazz fans, while her unpredictable and unique jazz performances captivate audiences, solidifying her position as a beloved pianist.
In April 2008, she successfully performed a piano duo concert with her close associate Chick Corea at the Budokan. Her album 'Beyond the Standard,' released in May, remarkably reached the TOP 10 on the Oricon charts, a rare feat for a jazz album. She has achieved numerous accolades, including the "50th Japan Record Awards Excellent Album Award," the "42nd Jazz Disk Award Grand Prize (Gold)," and the "23rd Japan Gold Disc Award Jazz Album of the Year."