Hiromi: One Night Only!

CRITIC’S PICK:
Sat., Oct. 11
Hiromi’s Sonicwonder, Gas South Theatre — Classically trained, jazz/fusion pianist Hiromi Uehara has been blowing away audiences with her eye-popping keyboard virtuosity since her 2003 debut. High-profile stints with fellow keyboard whiz Chick Corea and in bassist Stanley Clarke’s band increased her visibility. But a series of solo and group albums over the past decade, incorporating pop, prog, classical and even gospel, cemented her status as one of the finest, most nimble, talented and eclectic musicians in jazz. Sonicwonder, her recent project, further expands Hiromi’s already wide boundaries. Adding trumpet, enhancing the electronics already ingrained in her music and releasing two terrific albums that further display her remarkable prowess as a songwriter, player, and band leader creates a fresh and unique approach. But it’s on stage where everything comes together. Concerts that feature her lively, energetic personality, display Hiromi’s charm and natural stage instincts. Don’t miss this rare Atlanta performance. — Hal Horowitz