What makes Another Mind by Hiromi Uehara notable?

Another Mind was critically acclaimed upon release, earning Uehara significant recognition in the jazz community. It was nominated for multiple awards and marked a pivotal moment in contemporary jazz, influencing a generation of musicians with its innovative approach to composition and improvisation. Released in 2003, Another Mind is Hiromi Uehara's debut album, marking her entry into the international jazz scene after studying at Berklee College of Music. This album established her as a prodigious talent, blending classical elements with jazz and showcasing her virtuosic piano skills.

Who is Another Mind for?

Another Mind works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, steady, consistent energy levels and dynamic emotional journeys.

How many songs are on Another Mind?

Another Mind has 9 tracks, running approximately 70 minutes.

Another Mind

Hiromi Uehara · 2003

70 min · 9 tracks · jazz

A vibrant fusion of avant-garde jazz and intricate rhythms, pushing the boundaries of contemporary jazz with playful experimentation.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Double Personality — This track exemplifies Uehara's dynamic range, seamlessly shifting between contrasting themes and tempos while highlighting her technical prowess on the piano.
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Summer Rain — With its lyrical melodies and rich harmonies, this piece captures the essence of Uehara's ability to blend emotion with complex musical structures.
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Another Mind — The title track encapsulates the album's adventurous spirit, featuring intricate layers and spontaneous improvisation that reflect Uehara's unique musical identity.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental

70 /100

Alpine

Higher than 94% of albums we've rated

Hiromi Uehara's debut blends avant-garde jazz with classical elements, showcasing her technical skill and creativity.

What we noticed

Each track showcases a different instrumental focus, with piano leading in most pieces while bass and drums provide intricate support.
Several tracks incorporate classical motifs, blending them seamlessly with jazz improvisation, especially in 'Summer Rain' and 'Dançando No Paraíso'.

Composition 25% of the score: 8/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 7/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

long, immersive listening sessions
steady, consistent energy levels
dynamic emotional journeys
gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 2003, Another Mind is Hiromi Uehara's debut album, marking her entry into the international jazz scene after studying at Berklee College of Music. This album established her as a prodigious talent, blending classical elements with jazz and showcasing her virtuosic piano skills.
Stylistic neighbors: Tigran Hamasyan· Robert Glasper· Brad Mehldau

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Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 XYZ 5:37
2 Double Personality 11:57
3 Summer Rain 6:07
4 Joy 8:29
5 010101 (Binary System) 8:23
6 Truth and Lies 7:20
7 Dançando No Paraíso 7:39
8 Another Mind 8:44
9 The Tom and Jerry Show 6:05

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