HIROMI

Voice

2011-08-19

Japanese jazz pianist Hiromi Uehara teams up with seasoned session men Anthony Jackson (bass) and Simon Phillips (drums) for a trio that uses their instruments to "speak" emotions (hence the title of the disc). Hiromi plays with emotion, whether or not the tempo is fast or slow--and before the song is over, that's usually super-charged. The title track opener begins sedately and then picks up locomotive steam. The three musicians work well together, although I do like the one solo piece of the set, "Haze." The closer is ear-catching, too, a jazz take on Beethoven's "Pathetique." Roll over, Ludwig. 08/11 Michael J.

Quick Links:

More reviews tagged #Jazz

  • reviewed 04/2008

    Stanton Moore Trio
    Emphasis (on Parenthesis)

  • reviewed 09/2008

    JOHN PATTON
    Soul Connection

  • reviewed 02/2017

    Erik Applegate
    Two's Company

  • reviewed 11/2011

    WYNTON MARSALIS
    SELECTIONS FROM SWINGING INTO THE 21'ST

  • reviewed 06/2004

    Rachelle Garniez & the Fortunate Few
    Luckyday

  • reviewed 04/2007

    MELODY GARDOT
    Worrisome Heart

Compiled by the WYCE Journalism Club

The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.