Miyoshi Umeki - Mercury Years 1956-1962 - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Pianist/composer Hiromi returns with a powerhouse trio, including contra-bass guitarist Anthony Jackson (Paul Simon, the O'Jays, Steely Dan, Chick Corea) and drummer Simon Phillips (Toto, the Who, Judas Priest, David Gilmour, Jack Bruce).

Pianist and composer Hiromi Uehara, whose passionate and incendiary keyboard work has been a shining light on the jazz landscape since her 2003 debut, believes that the voice that never speaks can sometimes be the most powerful of all. Her newest , a nine-song trio recording simply titled VOICE, expresses a range of human emotions without the aid of a single lyric. Features special guests bassist Anthony Jackson (Paul Simon, the OJays, Steely Dan, Chick Corea) and drummer Simon Phillips (The Who, Judas Priest, David Gilmour, Jack Bruce).

Miki Yamanaka - Chance / Incommensurable pianist Miki Yamanaka returns with her first classic piano trio record. The album was recorded at the historic Van Gelder Studio. 34-year old Japanese-born pianist Miki Yamanaka has called New York City home since 2012 and in the past decade has wasted no time establishing herself as one of the leading personalities of her generation on the piano and beyond. Critics laud her Inchlight, expressive touch and solidly crafted, mainstream approachInch - Mike Jurkovic (All About Jazz), while audiences delight in not only her playing, but her vibrant personality as well. Yamanaka has gained international recognition from her albums as a leader. She returns to Cellar Music with her first classic piano trio record. The album was recorded at the historic Van Gelder Studio in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, with her working NYC trio of Tyrone Allen on bass, and Jimmy Macbride on drums.