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Hiromi is determined to record a solo piano album every decade of her life, to document where she is as an artist and composer.  Her October release Spectrum, represents growth in her 30’s and is the second solo album of her career.  Throughout the album’s 9 tracks, her development in composition and technique are on full display.  These include 7 new compositions, a thoughtful interpretation of the Beatles “Blackbird” and a stunning medley, entitled “Rhapsody in Shades of Blue” that combines Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue”, John Coltrane’s “Blue Train” and The Who’s “Behind Blue Eyes”.  Who besides Hiromi could bring three well regarded compositions in differing genres into one seamless track so effortlessly?

The album is also a tribute to Hiromi’s first piano teacher who taught her how to see colors through music.  Speaking about her instructor Hiromi says; “When she wanted me to play something expressive or fiery, she colored the score paper with red pencil; I thought it was fascinating because the piano itself is mostly black and white – the keys, the finish – but it can create so many colors.”