Hiromi Uehara: The Electrifying Jazz Prodigy

Japanese jazz pianist and composer renowned for her explosive energy, technical brilliance, and genre-defying fusion style.Began piano at age 6, performed with the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra at 14. Graduated from Berklee College of Music. Debuted with 'Another Mind' (2003) under Ahmad Jamal's mentorship. Leads the Hiromi Trio and supergroup Hiromi's Sonicwonder.
  • At age 17, she impressed Chick Corea during a chance meeting in Tokyo, leading to an impromptu piano duel that cemented her reputation.
  • Her 2011 album 'Voice' processed heartbreak into complex compositions following a painful breakup, showcasing emotional depth beneath technical mastery.
  • Known for theatrical live shows involving intense physicality, often leaping from her stool mid-performance in a trance-like state.
  • Collaborates across genres, including classical (with orchestras), electronic music (with Akiko), and rock (with King Crimson members).