Hiromi Uehara
Hiromi | |
|---|---|
Uehara performing in Warsaw, 2013 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | March 26, 1979 |
| Origin | Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupations | Musician, composer |
| Instruments | Piano, keyboard, synthesizers |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Label | Telarc International |
| Website | hiromimusic.com |
Hiromi Uehara (上原 ひろみ, Uehara Hiromi) (born March 26, 1979), often known mononymously as Hiromi, is a Japanese jazz composer and pianist. She is known for her virtuosic technique, energetic live performances and blending of musical genres such as stride, post-bop, progressive rock, classical, nu jazz and fusion in her compositions. In 2021, she performed at the opening ceremony of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.