Suite Escapism : in Between / Hiromi The Trio Project

Norihito Onuma (1947-2013)
piano tuner.
This great piano tuner supported performances of Hiromi.

[@hiroshikanno2030]

Just re-uploading my comment, for those who do not know who the elderly gentleman at the end is... “He is Norihito Onuma. He was a world-famous piano tuner. Famous jazz pianists such as Michel Camilo, Chick Corea (and of course Hiromi herself) used to ask him to tune their pianos. Onuma passed away in 2013. I believe Onuma was too old to tune any more and was almost dying when Hiromi brought him on stage... You see tears in Hiromi’s eyes...”

[@flloyd]

thanks

[@mikegreenguitar]

such a beautiful moment, thanks for explaining

[@piotrzapolski7420]

Thank you, Hiroshi.

[@katinkiplinkyplonk4933]

Thank you for sharing this information. I would like to think that Hiromi's performance in this video, was all for Norihito Onuma.

[@junyakakukou8907]

I saw beautiful tears...

[@ianschmidt1341]

I’ve watched this like 10 times in the past few days. It doesn’t seem humanly possible to do this. It’s like she’s channeling the music from another plane of existence.

[@officialemmanuelocanseymus4053]

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[@omegalamda3145]

Her Corpus Collosum is in a plasma state.. it must be, no stopping the lift. Incredible.

[@brigittewriedt2786]

Yes, ITS true ❤️

[@brigittewriedt2786]

Yes, ITS true ❤️

[@malcspring448]

I have recently discovered this. Being a drummer and a massive SP fan I had no idea about this until today. Utterly blown away. The speed and complexity of the music. Anthony Jackson on bass too. Another musical legend. Jawdropping.

[@trnzprnt385]

This is truly "THE" Trio!!

[@BlueGlimpser]

@@trnzprnt385 Although I respect both very much for me nothing like the original trio "Tony Grey (bass) and Martin Valihora (drums). Sorely missed. I miss "Spiral" era so much. For me "spiral" is her masterpiece.

[@NICHOLSON7777]

The combination of technical perfection, creative phrasing, and sheer joy is a once in a generation kinda pianist. Hiromi is the one.

[@3therspark63]

She is up there along the greatest musical mind with the likes of Mozart, Bach etc

[@jasonlatour3403]

She doesn't just recite and interpret. She CREATES this music. She is truly a Master in our own time. I am sure that the Masters of all times would agree with this.

[@BlackRootsUNLIMITED]

100%

[@officialemmanuelocanseymus4053]

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[@johngoverts4166]

I keep coming back to videos of Hiromi's performances, having been priveleged to witness her live several times. I was there, I saw and heard it, I'm watching and listening again on KZbin, and I still can't believe my eyes and ears...

[@Richard-wh9wm]

That wonderful old man tunes the piano and then Hiromi beats it into submission. Absolutely mind boggling talent.

[@jamesperdue8355]

If they could figure out a way to connect her piano to the electrical grid, she’d power an entire city. She is beyond great.

[@officialemmanuelocanseymus4053]

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[@robsenso9147]

It's not very often that music brings real tears to my eyes. She does it. Again and again.

[@tonyarmes66]

Have you seen her do Canon in D? That moved me to tears.

[@johnhix9678]

I think it's wonderful that she introduced the piano to her on stage I've never seen anybody do that before. And if your piano is not in tune forget everything else

[@samuelnieves7515]

amen that

[@officialemmanuelocanseymus4053]

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[@sigurdbjrnson1744]

Is there a helpline for people who can't stop watching this?

[@yusdrum91]

add me too, I've been listening to this at least once every single day for the past month

[@waldogomezalvarez6068]

No. Es imposible.

[@Claire-cj6nn]

I am beyond help in this matter..

[@waterkingdavid]

Haha. Actually no help is needed! Or you could reflect on the fact that this music comes from within. It can wake you up to an entire new world.

[@sydspoak6754]

I'm sure glad to learn other people watch the same video over and over again, let alone snippets of videos... The Trio Project ROCKS !!

[@CommaCam]

In case anyone is wondering, this video comes from an absolutely brilliant DVD which you should all buy and support these wonderful artists. And bonus -- the video is synced properly on the DVD. On my screen it's a good quarter-second off here, which is super distracting.

[@sandorMrBeen]

The tigress of the piano.....unbelievable!

[@juniorvigolvino9902]

This woman is from another planet.

[@driggerfireon5760]

Junior Vigolvino yep

[@deanroddey2881]

They made her leave because they all felt like such losers.

[@katinkiplinkyplonk4933]

Hiromi is from the planet Japlanet

[@modernmangoman6476]

Junior, That's exactly what I say.

[@loumason6120]

All the best musicians are young Japanese girls...God's playing a big game on humanity

[@jacksonb6444]

Anyone else here after the Olympic opening ceremony? She’s absolutely amazing

[@mely4u482]

Yessssss!!

[@user-qs8cq3jj6s]

伝説のピアノ調律師の呼び出しに涙が出ます

[@CoreaKixx420]

In my opinion Hiromi is the heir apparent to Chick Corea, the most creatively inspired jazz pianist of the last 50 years. this woman absolutely blows my mind...and I love her swagger!! It is simply pure joy just to watch the joy she exudes in playing. My heaven's, this woman gets deep into it!!

[@jasonlatour3403]

Chick Corea in all his genius is but the prophet in the desert proclaiming the coming of Hiromi.

[@youmothershouldknow4905]

@@jasonlatour3403 Nice 👍

[@staccato1975]

She's in tears when she is with Mr. Norihito Onuma in the end. Hiromi is a virtuoso in life as she is in music.

[@grb1184]

Really a superb, touching comment... "virtuoso in life as she is in music". If you notice, her work sometimes shadows Chick Corea's. Their duets are quite amazing. But her vast range extends from progressive to Garner and even stride. Much love.

[@tavishn]

What an amazing human being, I wish to see her live at least once in my life.

[@jasonlatour3403]

It will be my only pilgrimage. i will treasure it forever

[@borisborren2271]

I did! 3 weeks ago on North Sea Jazz. I heard her and instantly all other great pianists were reduced to amateurs in comparison. I have been crying of disbelief half of the concert

[@tedspens]

This was the first video where I discovered Hiromi Uehara, and I've been a huge fan ever since. Her music is so inspiring, it makes me smile all day long. It's not just her music, but how she plays it. With every song she's wearing a big giant smile. It's her captivating joy of life that I hear, and I love it! 🎶🎹☺

[@WhoWoodaThought]

Hiromi is simply "beyond". And you don't get share a stage with her unless you are also at the same level. Bravo to all.

[@laohongma]

When I hear and I see her performances, I don't believe what I'm hearing and seeing. Hiromi always leaves me doubting reality. Or maybe it's better to say that she goes beyond the possible. She is like no one I've ever heard.

[@vroomoon]

I'm not fully convinced that Hiromi is even a human being. This level of musicianship shouldn't be possible.

[@tisono1168]

same opinion!

[@rtubeyou2010]

Read the reviews and opinions on Franz Liszt and Niccolo Paganini in the 19th Century - in other words, she is in a stratospheric height with almost no peers.

[@whiskiikat]

Human beings are capable of so much more. This is the cusp of greatness.

[@SkipSpitzer]

There is so much invention and output in this composition that it seems shocking, even in jazz. A good song by a talented artist could easily be made with even 1 or 2 musically engaging innovations and here it feels like she is gifting thousands of them.

[@BillRayDrums]

Between Simon Phillips and Steve Smith on drums on these Hiromi videos, I'm inspired to practice my ass off even more.

[@trnzprnt385]

This is a great tune to play along with. I do it a few times a week on bass and am very close to nailing it. Inspiring music!!

[@SuperMegaPirate]

Aha!! I knew I recognized the drummer - Simon Phillips from TOTO. Apparently also session drummer for Hiromi, and The Who, and Tears for Fears, and even Judas Priest. The guy sure can handle many genres :D

[@guyattpark]

@@SuperMegaPirate Nik Kershaw too :)

[@johnricercato740]

@@SuperMegaPirate And the great Stanley Clarke, who recommended him to Hiromi.

[@stickstam]

She is fusion of Jazz, Classical and Rock , so unique and creative and what a band, the great Simon Phillips and Mr Jackson. I've seen them twice amazing.

[@ofdrumsandchords]

Simon is a great drummer and I was thrilled to see him in Marciac in 2011 but I saw her next year with Steve Smith on dms and the trio was even better.

[@jasonlatour3403]

It is as if a woman was born with wings and soared to the sky. And all the rest of us could do is stare and marvel.

[@Kentavious444]

Hiromi's energy could fuel the sun! With every performance I am completely awestruck.

[@DOC36121]

There is a chemistry between these three that is simply beyond words. Three human beings completely locked in with each other, that all we mortals can just do is watch and behold. Simply astounding, and that is why Hiromi and her Trio is one of the all-time greats!

[@jimthykeson9617]

Simon Phillips is one of the few drummers in the world that can keep up with the fantastic talent of Hiromi! It's like she's saying; catch me if you can, as Phillips chases after her. I've NEVER SEEN a combination like this in all my 80 yrs. on Earth! This is simply the BEST PAIRING ever!

[@larryk3408]

Anthony Jackson's no slouch either. It takes some kind of talent to be on the same musical planet as Hiromi.

[@patn7378]

...and when you consider that Simon earned his spurs in the hard rock group "Judas Priest" when he was young - what an incredible way to the top!

[@johnricercato740]

@@patn7378 He is amazingly versatile, perhaps due to playing sessions from a very early age, but sees himself as essentially a jazz drummer. Not sure he would agree that he ‘earned his spurs’ with Judas Priest - wasn’t he only on the one album?

[@deirdreniemann4044]

Steve Smith was great but Simon has taken her trio sound to a another level

[@nolathegreen2797]

This is what i thought also. She is a wildling she plays with awesome musicians and she plays with their mind and creativity as with herself! They're all brilliant!!!

[@ameliarosetto7496]

There is no better expression of pure joy.

[@user-ij5kl3su8x]

日本人なのにジャズの真髄をついているように演奏してるのが誇りだ、とにかくすごいし素晴らしいしかっこいい、すごいメンバーを引き連れて！最高！！

[@user-bs9cd4bg7d]

営業中にウエハラヒロミさんの演奏が流れた時は、なりきってリズムに乗ってカットやシャンプー施術するし、営業終了後の掃除中は、ずっと聴きながら掃除してます。 ありがとうございます。 感謝しております。

[@paulsalerno6154]

I can't stop watching and listening to Hiromi, and I can't stop crying when I do.

[@piyushgupta471]

The ending! This is true musicianship.

[@ProjectRedfoot]

Seriously.

[@tosisanp]

素晴らしい！　としか言えない！ ひろみさんと同じ時代に生きていられる事に感謝しました！

[@ayokay123]

Incredibly strong hands, talent, and attitude. The ONLY thing that sucks is that she doesn't have Chicago scheduled in her future.

[@vroomoon]

Check again.

[@jasonlatour3403]

I am going to San Francisco from Miami :) Worth it

[@RiriINFJ]

Can't stop watching it, heeellpppp...

[@jaysetar2263]

And then, her genuinely sweet voice gives thanks to Simon, Anthony, and a special tearful thanks to the piano tuner of the gods. This woman is a gift to the art of music!

[@timallbritton7329]

The love she showed for the piano tuner was so evident. Her expressiveness and joy when playing are just beyond beautiful.

[@meadowshorerecords8138]

I love this comment section so much. Great community here.

[@aquamarine99911]

Just wish it was larger. Artistic genius is the one thing that can bind people together. Each individual appreciates art in his or her own way, but then we all appreciate others who share the same feeling. It's an aspect of life that's sorely missing right now - a lack of any shared appreciation for art or an artist (with the possible exception of Marvel movies). There are many here that recognize Hiromi as a potentially unifying force. It's a mystery to me why it hasn't really happened for her. She's never been invited onto a late night show, which is a solid way to break artists. Maybe I just have a higher tolerance for jazz fusion (growing up in the 70s and loving Weather Report and Billy Cobham), but I like other music too. Why can't more people appreciation this?

[@alanfurlong-drummer4419]

Wow this is just God like, great to see Simon and Hiromi driving to heaven and the moon. Simon actually looks like he has met his equal another outstandingly gifted musician. This looks harder than going to the gym, great to see Simon being pushed to another level.

[@notesleb]

She's a great musician AND an athlete

[@jasonlatour3403]

EXACTLY! Her hand-eye coordination and physical ability are one aspect of her brilliance. She IS her music.

[@Ferenz111]

Why do I have tears in my eyes each time I listen to that concert...?

[@user-er3on8qv8l]

How I wish I can play piano like Hiromi Uehara, especially her beautiful passion towards music

[@VOICENBASS]

Hiromi went Berserk again. So much power and energy, fantastic!

[@michaelbrickley2443]

The joy on her face shows this is so much more than sheer technical virtuosity. Naysayers are just jealous perhaps or they don’t get it. Love this group. Anthony Jackson is one of my favorite bass players since he played with Michal Urbaniak.

[@jasonlatour3403]

I have never heard a Hiromi naysayer. He or she would just bare his ignorance

[@michaelbrickley2443]

@@jasonlatour3403 i have and it is sad. All her teachers/mentors, loved her talent and her enthusiasm.

[@stuartggmail6955]

Never forget Chick... She is awesome.

[@rhnstjegilrhkscvn1djhrj969]

first time i've seen Simon Phillips with that look like, how do I keep up with this young lady.....but simply the the greatest performance (third time watching)

[@CoreaKixx420]

You said it , my friend!! This is purely mind blowing; in fact all of her performances are truly stunning. I can't stop watching this inspired performance either. Take care, from Tim in Canada.

[@deanroddey2881]

He's thinking, I probably shouldn't have turned down that Red Bull before the show.

[@jasonlatour3403]

hahaha I thought the same! At 5:58. And then he looks so happy at 6:08 when he finds her again. She is amazing.

[@sydspoak6754]

You know, I've tried SO many times to just LISTEN to Hiromi and the Trio Project (I partake of KZbin videos with headphones while at work) AND I JUST CAN'T DO IT ! I literally HAVE to watch this group play their music. INCREDIBLE!!

[@darrenseder5923]

Every song brings me to tears.

[@midiot777]

Yes - Right now!!!

[@Gregorypeckory]

I feel you; the great fortune of being able to experience this is beyond belief!

[@hieveryone.8508]

This is so fucking awesome and Hiromi is a genius.

[@dentonyoung7809]

She keeps getting better and more exciting every time I see here play. She is an amazing artist. I can't wait to see her in April 2019 in Toronto.

[@CanuckianMusician]

damn lucky! I just found out about it. Tickets are sold out :(

[@FinleaMusic]

@@CanuckianMusician It got rescheduled to November 10th, 2022. May be worth checking to see if any tickets are available now. Many people may have refunded due to the 3 year delay. Best of luck!

[@mugal9086]

一音一音の気合がすごいな、毎回思うけどマンネリズムというゴジラをものともせず破壊していく様が気持ちがいいい。

[@jeanpierreraouljallet9108]

C'est toujours une joie de voir des gens de haut talent garder une telle simplicité naturelle, c'est rare et c'est d'autant plus magnifique !

[@cybermortal1983]

this performance just has it all. unreal.

[@AlanJas-ut6ym]

She's the Best! She radiates joy & the Trio is amazing♥

[@deanroddey2881]

She is off the charts. It's an endless flow of flow. You to be seriously 'ahead of the piano' to play like that and to be making all of these creative choices along the way.

[@rafaelcebriancuesta2034]

Hiromi Uheara, Michel Petrucciani, Duke Eington, Billie Kyle, Oscar Peterson, Art Tatum, Herbie Hanckok, Chick Korea, Tete Montoliu, they came all from another galaxy.

[@gerhardtgast8810]

7th Galaxy

[@johncu7101]

100% talent 200% music 300% hair

[@BalazsSarvari]

Machine gun. Shot me dead. I'm in Heaven. Thanks Hiromi

[@youmothershouldknow4905]

I’m crying at their dedication to the piano tuning legend.

[@officialemmanuelocanseymus4053]

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[@Taklalak]

I truly love you Hiromi !

[@andre-danielvadot85]

Ce moment final est très émouvant..les larmes d'Hiromi contenues,mais présentes,dans son cœur..difficile de masquer une telle émotion...je vous aime,madame,pour votre talent et votre sincérité.

[@justustiego.tiego.365]

What a magical pianist Hiromi is, all the three musicians are musical geniuses. This was such a fireee🔥🔥🔥 show!!!!👏👏👏👏

[@VoltaireAPocio]

the mother(drums), father (bass), and the child in Hiromi brought a perfect family! amazing!

[@rtubeyou2010]

As if that transcendentally gorgeous music wasn't enough, that ending is like something connected with Kurosawa's film Ikuru. incredible.

[@hiroshiichikawa4820]

世界中の宝です✨

[@iuaiaujp]

技術があるから自由になれると分かる

[@JS-jx1bq]

2:14 - 6:19 is INSANE

[@ived_]

She's playing is an energy for me.

[@charlesmarling8132]

This is utterly stunning... I am completely spellbound by the brilliance of the composition and smitten by the stunning virtuosity of playing. A joy and a wonder to watch.

[@normanspurgeon5324]

Absolutely great- lots of ideas that involve time and rhythm - great to see this piano tuner get some credit- that's a great art form- hope he wrote a book-

[@lutgardobabiera2871]

One of the most Genius Jazz piano Player

[@pierrev3658]

Lutgardo Babiera THE most!!!!!

[@slapmyfunkybass]

pierre V Not the most, but she’s certainly very good.

[@pierrev3658]

slapmyfunkybass which other? don’t say me Jarrett and Corea PLEASE PLEASE......Maybe RASPUTIN!!!

[@slapmyfunkybass]

pierre V Oscar Peterson, Art Tatum etc. She’s an exceptional player, but doesn’t have the grace or swing of Peterson. Very few do. And don’t make the mistake of basing how good a player is on speed, Bill Evans was one of the greatest ever and neither did he have great dexterity, but his harmonic knowledge was so ahead of its time, he rewrote the rules on Jazz piano harmony.

[@pierrev3658]

slapmyfunkybass of course i agree but they are old and classical pianists we’ve heard thousands times...For 20 years she’s the one who wakes up!!!

[@jaimejrvip]

Another planet.

[@buddybarber8474]

I love Brother Thelonious for the randomness of the sound I love hiromi for the absolute structure

[@danbatzlaff1047]

Hiromi became an immediate favorite, a true inspiration and I love the red sneakers!

[@giampierocalcagni3500]

... when the sacred music is in every single cell of your being. And I talk about all three!

[@boleslawbakowski2951]

Kocham Hiromi.

[@kejibon501]

She is beauty and beast piano player.

[@jazzrengue]

Outstanding!!!! ❤️❤️❤️🎹🎹🎹

[@josephdillon5069]

Brilliant. Wow

[@numfln4769]

wonderful and powerful!!!

[@kuky771215]

Amaizing!!! 👏👏👏👏👏🙌

[@staffanolofsson8201]

Evidently, this concerts main number is when this old man comes on stage, the piano-tuner, and Hiromi get tears in her eyes. I agree, I myself get tears in my eyes, now when I know. Besides, this music isn´t bad either.

[@iHappyCamper]

Amazing! Thanks for sharing.

[@JoshGarsideMeyers]

My God, that piano is so in tune.

[@boRegah]

The drums sound amazing.

[@valneiribas7281]

Amaisable, beautiful, thaks for this song

[@marekspot9314]

Hiromi´s a few level above level: Beast. It´s great we have such people who can do such inspirational stuff :)

[@t555ize]

AMAZING!!!

[@nightnoodler812]

Thank You... no words available to say anything else

[@777jones]

Imagine if you are the piano tuner and got honored in this way. Unbelievable!

[@ivanpotic3865]

Genial, beyond words!

[@EliuMMoya]

Amazing!

[@glennwisniewski9536]

I have arthritis in my hands after watching this. Wow!

[@jesusmariachozasortiz1026]

Amaizing!

[@lanierhvac123]

Had the pleasure of seeing them in Largo, Florida. Absolutely amazing. So thankful I was able to be graced by their musical alien talent. Honestly, the musical ability of those 3 was nothing I'd ever experienced. Beautiful and memorizing. Thank you Trio Project

[@hidehide9240]

令和5年3月、アニメ映画Blue Giantを映画館で2回観た後にこの動画を拝聴しています。 まさに雪祈のピアノですね。回復した彼がバークリー音楽大学に留学し成長したジャズピアニストになった世界線を想像すると涙が止まりません🥲 素晴らしい音楽をありがとうございます♪

[@MissingMars]

Simon & Anthony -nuff said for the ride Hiromi afforded!

[@jean-michel9472]

Absolutly gorgeous and beautiful!!!

[@enriquegabrielgarceteforne1740]

Amazing, unbelived,virtuous, the best.