Place to Be
Hiromi Uehara · 2009
65 min · 12 tracks · jazz fusion · post-bop · bebop
A vibrant blend of avant-garde jazz and contemporary influences, showcasing intricate melodies and rhythmic complexity.
Why this album works
'Place to Be' received critical acclaim, further solidifying Uehara's reputation within the jazz community. The album's unique fusion of styles contributed to its recognition, positioning Uehara as a key player in the contemporary jazz landscape and influencing a new generation of musicians.
- Career context
- By the time 'Place to Be' was released in 2009, Hiromi Uehara had established herself as a prominent figure in jazz, following her breakthrough album 'Another Mind' in 2003. This album represents a maturation of her style, highlighting her technical prowess and unique compositional voice as she transitioned from emerging artist to respected innovator in the jazz scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ringo Sheena· Capsule· Aimer· Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra· Naoko Terai· Yoko Kanno· Juju· Toshinobu Kubota
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 BQE Standout 5:57
- 2 Choux à la crème Standout 5:29
- 3 Sicilian Blue 8:27
- 4 Berne, Baby, Berne! 3:00
- 5 Somewhere 5:39
- 6 Cape Cod Chips Standout 5:42
- 7 Island Azores 4:31
- 8 Pachelbel’s Canon 5:27
- 9 Viva! Vegas: Show City, Show Girl 3:57
- 10 Viva! Vegas: Daytime in Las Vegas 4:30
- 11 Viva! Vegas: The Gambler 5:42
- 12 Place to Be 6:42
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