Hiromi Uehara
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Pianists · b. 1979

Hiromi Uehara

Japanese-born jazz composer and pianist (1979-)

Born
26 March 1979
Hamamatsu
Country
Japan
Active
1996–
Record labels
Telarc International Corporation
Discography
12 albums

Biography

Hiromi Uehara is a jazz musician who plays piano. Hiromi Uehara was born on 26 March 1979 in Hamamatsu. The music is usually filed under jazz, jazz fusion and post-bop. Record labels: Telarc International Corporation. The discography here lists 12 albums, from “Another Mind” (2003) to “Page30 (オリジナル・サウンドトラック)” (2025). Honours include Grammy Awards (2011), 50th Japan Record Awards and 59th Japan Record Awards.

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.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Another Mind 2003
Brain 2004
Spiral 2005
オリヲン座からの招待状 オリジナル・サウンドトラック 2007
Place to Be 2009
Live in Montreal 2017 · Live
Spectrum 2019
Silver Lining Suite 2021
BLUE GIANT 2023
Sonicwonderland 2023
OUT THERE 2025
Page30 (オリジナル・サウンドトラック) 2025

Also plays on

Albums where Hiromi Uehara is credited as a sideman

2026 We Dream — Lakecia Benjamin piano

Awards

  • 2011 Grammy Awards
  • 50th Japan Record Awards
  • 59th Japan Record Awards
  • Japan Gold Disc Award

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Hiromi Uehara play?

Hiromi Uehara is known for playing piano.

When and where was Hiromi Uehara born?

Hiromi Uehara was born 26 March 1979 in Hamamatsu.

What are Hiromi Uehara's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Another Mind (2003), Brain (2004), Spiral (2005), オリヲン座からの招待状 オリジナル・サウンドトラック (2007) and Place to Be (2009).

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