Join Eri Yamamoto and a stellar quartet at An die Musik Live to celebrate the release of her newest album, "Fly with the Wings"!

Eri Yamamoto, piano
Chad Fowler, sax & flute
Kevin Thomas, bass
Ikuo Takeuchi, drums

Since moving to the United States in 1995, Eri Yamamoto has established herself as one of jazz's most original and compelling pianists and composers. Jazz legend Herbie Hancock has said, “My hat’s off to her... already she’s found her own voice.”

During the past twenty-seven years, Eri has been sharing her uniquely lyrical and evocative music with listeners in New York City, throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, Japan, Africa, Jamaica, and Australia; with appearances in concerts, clubs, and major festivals.

A Woman With A Purple Wig, her fourteenth as a leader, came out of her experiences as an Asian woman living in New York City during the pandemic. The album recently won the prize for best music video at the prestigious Big Apple Film Festival, Spring 2023. Downbeat magazine gave four stars to Eri’s previous release, Firefly, saying, “Her CD reaffirms Yamamoto’s standing as a contemporary pianist of the highest order. Her virtuosity never gets in the way of playing it straight from the heart.”

Eri was born in Osaka, Japan. She began playing classical piano at age three, and started composing at eight. In 1995, she visited New York for the first time, and was so inspired by a performance by pianist Tommy Flanagan that she decided to move to New York to study jazz. She entered the New School University's prestigious jazz program, where she studied with Reggie Workman, Junior Mance, and LeeAnn Ledgerwood.

In-person seats: $30 / $10 students
Attendees receive a link to the recording to view for one week.

Streaming passes: $15
The link will remain active through Oct 18

Donations Welcome!