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Personnel: Hiromi Uehara (piano); Tony Grey (bass instrument); Martin Valihora (drums).
The Japanese pianist, who was schooled by jazz luminaries like Oscar Peterson and Chick Corea, combines elements of jazz, avant-garde, and classical music on her third full-length album.
With the release of Spiral, the award-winning pianist/composer Hiromi Uehara stands at the threshold of limitless possibility. Her third trio recording in as many years finds her in the familiar company of drummer Martin Valihora and bass player Tony Grey, but the CD itself goes beyond expectations. It features all original compositions, including the 28-minute"Music for a Three-Piece Orchestra," a suite of four tracks -- "Open Door/Tuning/Prologue," "Déjà Vu," "Reverse," and "Edge" -- that spotlight Hiromi's formidable technique and impressive compositional skills. The suite was inspired by Hiromi's desire to expand the sound of her trio into orchestral spaces and to give her listeners an intense listening experience. By contrast, the highly energetic "Return of Kung-Fu World Champion" captures the essence of the trio in a smaller, jazz-rock fusion format that kicks with the same excitement as a martial arts tournament. The title track "Spiral" alternates between improvisation and carefully crafted jazz elements, while the delicate comping chords heard on "Love and Laughter" are a sure indication of jazz giant Ahmad Jamal's positive influence as a mentor. Both songs beautifully captivate and induce your imagination to spiral toward the trio's interplay, flurry of notes, and aural qualities. Overall, Spiral exceeds the standards set by Hiromi's previous releases, Another Mind and Brain, and should garner her a wider audience. [This Hybrid Disc edition features discreet, multi-channel surround in addition to both standard stereo and SACD-stereo playback.] ~ Paula EdelsteinMojo (Publisher) (p.111) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "[A]stonishing....[Their] stock-in-trade is impossibly dense, machine-gun funk-fusion." Spiral Review
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Purchase Spiral CD To buy, Click on price to add to cart | Hiromi Another Mind CD (2003)
Spiral
 $15.65  
Personnel: Hiromi Uehara (piano, keyboards); Jim Odgren (alto saxophone); Dave Fiuczynski (guitar); Mitch Cohn, Anthony Jackson (bass); Dave DiCenso (drums).
Includes liner notes by Hiromi Uehara.
This is an Hybrid Super Audio CD playable on both regular and Super Audio CD players.
Personnel: Hiromi Uehara (piano); Jim Odgren (alto saxophone); Dave Fiuczynski (guitar); Anthony Jackson, Mitch Cohn (bass); Dave DiCenso (drums).
Recorded at Avatar Studio C, New York, New York on September 16-18, 2002.
Personnel: David Fiuczynski (guitar); Jim Odgren (alto saxophone); Hiromi Uehara (piano, keyboards); Dave Dicenso (drums).
Liner Note Author: Hiromi Uehara.
Recording information: Avatar Studio C, New York, NY (09/16/2002-09/18/2002).
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| | Hiromi Brain CD (2004)
Spiral
$10.65 
This is a hybrid Super Audio CD playable on both regular and Super Audio CD players.
Personnel: Hiromi Uehara (piano); Anthony Jackson, Tony Grey (bass); Martin Valihora (drums).
Recorded at The Sound Kitchen, Franklin, Tennessee in December 2003. Includes liner notes by Hiromi Uehara.
Personnel: Hiromi Uehara (piano); Anthony Jackson, Tony Grey (bass); Martin Valihora (drums).
Recorded at The Sound Kitchen, Franklin, Tennessee in December 2003. Includes liner notes by Hiromi Uehara.
Personnel: Hiromi (piano, keyboards); Hiromi Uehara (piano); Martin Valihora (drums).
Audio Mixer: ...
| | Keith Jarrett Out-Of-Towners CD (2004)
Spiral
$14.55 
Also Feat:Jack Dejohnette. Live In Munich 2001
Keith Jarrett: Keith Jarrett; Gary Peacock, Jack DeJohnette.
Personnel: Keith Jarrett (piano); Gary Peacock (double bass); Jack DeJohnette (drums).
Recording information: State Opera, Munich, Germany (07/28/2001).
Photographers: Roberto Masotti; Wilfried Hösl.
Recorded in 2001 live at the State Opera House in Munich, Out of Towners features the Keith Jarrett/Gary Peacock/Jack DeJohnette trio in the kind of performance we've come to expect from them these last 21 years: Stellar. Being one of contemporary jazz's longest-running bands has its advantages; one of them is having nothing to prove. First and foremost, this band plays standards like no one else. Given their individual careers, the members playing in a trio that ...
| | Dave Holland Overtime CD (2005)
Spiral
$13.49
Personnel: Antonio Hart (flute, soprano saxophone, alto saxophone); Mark Gross (alto saxophone); Chris Potter (tenor saxophone); Gary Smulyan (baritone saxophone); Duane Eubanks, Alex Sipiagin, Taylor Haskins (trumpet, flugelhorn); Josh Roseman, Robin Eubanks, Jonathan Arons (trombone); Steve Nelson (vibraphone, marimba); Dave Holland (double bass); Billy Kilson ...
| | Visions Of An Inner Mounting Apocalypse: A Fusion Guitar Tribute CD (2005)
Spiral
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| | Hiromi Time Control CD (2007)
Spiral
$15.65
Hiromi: David Fiuczynski (fretless guitar); ...
| | Armen Donelian Wave: Grand Ideas, Vol. 1 CD (2000)
Spiral
$14.65
| | Friend 'N Fellow Purple Rose CD (1999) (Import) Germany
Spiral
$10.05
| | '60S Rock: Feelin' Groovy CD (1997)
Spiral
$5.95
| | 10cc Live CD (2002)
Spiral
$5.79
| | Bluegrass Jamboree CD (2002)
Spiral
$7.49
| | Richard Bona Munia (The Tale) CD (2003)
Spiral
$10.95
Personnel: Richard Bona (vocals, keyboards, vocodor, guitar, bass, percussion); Salif Keita (vocals); Aaron Heicke (soprano saxophone,
alto saxophone); Kenny Garrett (soprano saxophone); Todd Horton (trumpet, flugelhorn); A.T.N., George Whitty (piano, keyboards); George Colligan (piano); Romero Lubambo (acoustic & electric guitars); Chris Young (electric guitar); Vinnie Colaiuta, Nathaniel Townsley (drums); Gilmar Gomes (percussion).
Principally recorded at Sear Sound, New York, New York and Moffou Studios, Bamako, Mali.
Yet another of Harry Belafonte's protégés who later made a big name for himself, Cameroon's Richard Bona takes time out from his ace session bass life to make another remarkably versatile, impeccably ...
| | Emily Joe Stealing Gray CD (2004)
Spiral
$11.49
Emily Joe Everson - BiographyBorn and raised in California, people often wonder why I chose to move to Louisiana to kick off my music career. One would think that California is the place to be. With the stars, Rodeo Drive and Hollywood, why, you might ask, am I out here in the sticks? This is an understandable question. Perhaps, my thinking outside the box will help me get into it. My adventures prior to my arrival here make for an interesting story.Contrary to the picture everyone sees when they here about California, I was born and raised in the small town of Big Bear Lake. It is nestled in the San Bernardino Mountains apart from the city. My father was a composer and songwriter. His passion for music was very contagious. I can't remember a time when I wasn't fascinated with music. It is the language of the heart and that has always been what grabs me.I grew up to the sound of my father thundering away at the piano. He seemed to come alive when he played. I knew that I had to learn. I wanted to feel the life that music gave my father. One Christmas when I was about six, my father got me a Casio keyboard. I liked playing around with it, but more than anything, I loved pushing the demo button over and over again. That was about the time my Dad wondered if it was such a great idea to get it for me in the first place. I loved the tune of the demo so much that I spent an entire evening one night making lyrics to go along with it! When I was finished I ran in and interrupted my dad to sing them to him. He was a little peeved at first, but when I sang my little song he went crazy. I didn't feel like I had done anything spectacular, but it was exciting to see him be so amazed by something I had done. That was wonderful. After that, I did anything I could that would put me on stage. For the most part that meant the living room, which was fine.I began playing the piano. My father would play and I would make him teach me the entire song. I would practice until I could play it just like he did. I've always played by ear and I must thank my parents for encouraging me. I participated in the performing arts all the way through high school.Shortly after high school I began to write constantly. I was getting better at the guitar and I had been through enough emotionally to have some things to write about. I got a few songs under my belt and then I joined the Army Reserve. In basic training, I caught wind that they would need someone to sing the National Anthem at graduation. I was more interested in that than I was in graduating. During class one day they asked for volunteers to step up and sing a few notes. Most troops would tell you that it's not a great idea to volunteer for anything, but I did it anyway. I got up there and sang a nervous Amazing Grace. Gratefully, I was selected ...
| | Magic Numbers Kentish Town Forum:10th February 2007 CD (2009) (Import) Import
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