Hiromi's Sonicwonder on Apr 25, 2025 | UCSB Arts & Lectures

“One of jazz piano’s most brazenly virtuosic players.” The New York Times

“Breathtaking displays of flat-out swing, funky grooving and classical references, often all in the same piece.” The Guardian (U.K.)

Check your expectations at the door for this night of wildly adventurous music from Hiromi and Sonicwonder. Steeped in both the classical and jazz traditions, Hiromi goes her own way, attracting fans of all ages with compositions that run the gamut from Mozart to metal and beyond. Sonicwonder audiences have been known to stand and whoop in wonder at the intricate, catchy and powerful sound that pours out of this eclectic electric quartet. Mixing influences that range from Chick Corea to Frank Zappa and funk fusion, Hiromi insists on following her own musical path. “I just want to keep exploring and trying new things,” she says, vowing that her best performance will be her next one.