Energized and fiercely talented, Hiromi and Robert Glasper are redefining jazz piano. Japan-born Hiromi Uehara has floored a number of American jazz legends. Pianist Ahmad Jamal mentored her, while 2009’s Duet is a keyboard summit with Hiromi and the great Chick Corea. She also stepped into Chick’s shoes on a recent trio record with Stanley Clarke and Lenny White. Hiromi’s virtuosic solo keyboard skills are on display for her new Telarc CD, Place To Be, and will be the highlight of this performance. 32-year-old Robert Glasper, appearing with a quartet, artfully combines post-bop with alternative hip-hop grooves. 2009 has been a banner year for Glasper, who helped take both soul singer Maxwell and rapper Mos Def to the Top 10 of the Billboard chart. His new Blue Note 2-CD set, Double Booked, has been hailed as one of the finest releases of the decade.

“Hiromi is nothing short of amazing. Her music, together with her overwhelming charm and spirit, causes her to soar to unimaginable musical heights.” -Ahmad Jamal

“Robert Glasper speaks hip-hop, bebop, classical and pop... Tumultuous beats and bright lyricism tend to recall modern jazz icons like Herbie Hancock and Chick Corea.” -People

artist personnel

Hiromi
Hiromi piano

Robert Glasper Experiment
Robert Glasper piano
Casey Benjamin saxophones, vocoder
Derrick Hodge electric bass
Chris Dave drums