Hiromi’s Sonicwonder

“One of jazz piano’s most brazenly virtuosic players.” — JazzTimes

Jazz pianist Hiromi has electrified audiences with a creative energy that encompasses and eclipses the boundaries of jazz, classical and pop, taking improvisation and composition to new heights of complexity and sophistication. Her new groove heavy project called Sonicwonder features a young and electrified 4-piece band including Adam O’Farrill on trumpet, Hadrien Feraud on bass, and Gene Coye on drums.

Born in Hamamatsu, Japan, Hiromi began studying piano when she was six years old. When she was 17, Chick Corea invited her to play with him at a Tokyo concert. She attended Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, where she was mentored by jazz legend Ahmad Jamal. Hiromi is a perennial favorite on DownBeat’s Annual Critics and Readers Poll, and has performed at the world’s finest jazz festivals, including Montreux, Umbria, North Sea, Newport, and Monterey. Her work has been celebrated by media including The New York Times, NPR Music, and the Washington Post, and she was a featured performer at the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony in 2021.

**These free tickets are for UCI Students only, if you wish to attend this event, you can always purchase tickets for a fee with The Barclay Theatre directly pending availability!

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