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Hiroshi Uenohara

New York City based pianist / composer / arranger, Hiroshi Uenohara is one of the most versatile and inventive pianists working professionally in the U.S. and Japan today. A relentless explorer of improvisation and compositional form, he is building his fan base and repertoire simultaneously at prestigious venues and festivals internationally. His dense, unique style is a rich medley of bebop jazz and classical music executed effortlessly and with impeccable technique.

Born in Japan in 1980 to a multi-instrumentalist mother who was a player and teacher of the Japanese traditional instruments Koto and Shamisen, Hiroshi grew up being surrounded by music and naturally became interested in the art form" -he began playing the piano by age 5.

In 2001, Hiroshi graduated from Osaka Junior College of Music, where he studied jazz, popular and classic piano. After graduating college, he entered Koyo Conservatory to gain deeper knowledge and musical skills.

Before moving to the U.S. in 2007, Hiroshi’s career was already flourishing in Japan, where he had an active career as a professional pianist. During this time he also joined an alternative music band as a keyboard player and together they released two albums "Green field V.A." and "Dohtel omnibus vol.3", the latter of which received considerable media coverage, including a feature in the music magazine "B pass".

In 2005, Hiroshi won the world scholarship from Berklee College of Music, and moved to Boston, MA in 2007. He pursued a major in performance at Berklee College of Music, and engaged in advanced studies with JoAnne Brackeen, Greg Osby, Darren Barrett, and many others. He acquired and honed his skill of jazz composition and arranging, studying with Ken Pullig, Bob Pilkington, Scott Free, Bill Scism. While in college, Hiroshi collaborated and performed with top notch musicians from around the world. He recorded his original compositions and performed with his trio band at many annual concerts. In September 2010, Hiroshi received his diploma in jazz performance from Berklee College of Music.

Blending bebop jazz and classical music, Hiroshi’s signature sound is both expressive and imaginative. In his compositional approach, he assimilates traditional chords and contemporary sounds to add innovative musical spices to his jazz compositions. Mr. Hiroshi also draws from his vast musical background and experience - from arranging and performing traditional Japanese songs for a Japan festival to performing traditional Mexican songs for a Mexican restaurant in New York City. Throughout his career, Hiroshi’s work has garnered national and international attention and critical acclaim.

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