A favorite - Hiromi Uehara
I don't really buy CDs like I used to.... nor do I buy any new music (in whatever format) at the pace I used to. And I do not illegally download music. I usually buy from iTunes when I do get something.
That being said, I'm a guy who happens to love drums.... and has played drums live, studied them, been a hired hand.... played bands.. showcases... recorded.. .and I absolutely love music.
Music has always done something to me.... a good groove just does "it" ya know?
Over the last few years, I "discovered" an artist that I've followed since.
Hiromi Uehara.
She has this way of playing the piano/keys that not many could attain. And her band is simply amazing.
I bought most of her albums.. I think I'm missing one.
One album features a great drummer that really caught my eye at a Montreal Drum Fest some years back. Dave Dicenso.... amazing talent on the kit.
And on the other albums, I got to discover another great drummer. Martin Valihora. He's a great drummer... plays great jazz feel and can also lay down some great feelin' grooves.
Here's a clip from Hiromi's latest album.
Hiromi Uehara - "Ue Wo Muite Aruko" live in Palermo (11/2008)




