{"id":44325,"date":"2022-05-27T06:00:10","date_gmt":"2022-05-27T11:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.davenportlibrary.com\/reference\/?p=44325"},"modified":"2022-05-23T16:57:29","modified_gmt":"2022-05-23T21:57:29","slug":"silver-lining-suite-by-hiromi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.davenportlibrary.com\/reference\/silver-lining-suite-by-hiromi\/","title":{"rendered":"Silver Lining Suite by Hiromi"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>The Silver Lining Suite<\/strong><\/em><\/a> by Hiromi is a fascinating set of original pieces by a rising Japanese star of piano and jazz composition, which come together in a suite that defies categorization. Here’s how a publisher describes it:<\/p>\n

“Hiromi’s latest album pairs her virtuosic and emotive piano with a string quartet assembled by violinist Tatsuo Nishie, concertmaster of the New Japan Philharmonic. Devised for a series of live-streamed concerts at the Blue Note Tokyo during the Covid pandemic, the results blur the lines between classical music and jazz, crafting a vibrant hybrid possessed of the fervent, rock-inspired energy and cinematic beauty that Hiromi has always instilled in her music.”<\/em><\/p>\n

I found this an engaging album with appealing and melodic instrumentals, executed with energy and thoughtfulness. The quintet was well-balanced, giving enough focus to the piano but not skimping on the strings. Best of all it really is a genre-blender, both dignified and playful, classical and jazzy, but all-around an original.<\/p>\n

You can experience this CD as a discovery of a skillful modern jazz and classical composer, or use it as an interesting background to your everyday activities (not recommended for car trips, because road noise makes it a challenge to fully experience the nuances).<\/p>\n

Don’t miss this clever and relaxing jazz fusion album!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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