Fri, Apr 16 2027

Stanley Clarke & Hiromi Featuring Publiquartet

Name: Stanley Clarke & Hiromi Featuring Publiquartet
Start: 2027-04-16T00:00:00-07:00
Location: Tom and Janet Ikeda Theater

Tom and Janet Ikeda Theater, Mesa

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NEA Jazz Master and four-time Grammy Award winning bassist Stanley Clarke teams with frequent collaborator and innovative pianist Hiromi to pay tribute to Chick Corea in a new program of Corea works and original compositions inspired by the late, great pianist.

📍 About the venue: Tom and Janet Ikeda Theater

The Tom and Janet Ikeda Theater is the largest performance venue at Mesa Arts Center, a $95 million arts complex that opened in 2005 in downtown Mesa. Named in honor of civic leader Tsutomu "Tom" Ikeda, the proscenium theater seats up to 1,570 patrons across three levels in a canyon-inspired interior with adjustable acoustics. It hosts a wide range of events including symphonies, dance performances, Broadway touring productions, concerts, and more.

🎤 About: Stanley Clarke

Stanley Clarke is an American jazz bassist and composer, widely regarded as a pioneer of the electric bass in jazz and fusion. A four-time Grammy winner and NEA Jazz Master, he rose to fame as a founding member of Return to Forever alongside Chick Corea. His 1976 album "School Days" remains a landmark of jazz-fusion bass playing.

🎤 About: Hiromi

Hiromi Uehara is a Japanese jazz pianist and composer known for her technically demanding, genre-blending style that fuses jazz with progressive rock and classical influences. She has released numerous albums on Telarc and Concord Jazz, and is recognized for her energetic live performances and collaborations with artists like Stanley Clarke.

🎤 About: Chick Corea

Chick Corea (1941–2021) was an American jazz pianist and composer widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in jazz fusion. A multiple Grammy Award winner, he co-founded the band Return to Forever and created landmark works such as "Spain." His compositions continue to inspire generations of musicians.

🎸 About: Publiquartet

Publiquartet is a New York-based string quartet known for blending classical technique with jazz, hip-hop, and contemporary improvisation. The group is celebrated for their genre-defying approach and has collaborated with a wide range of artists across multiple musical styles.

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