Grammy-nominated composer and conductor Miho Hazama is renowned for her innovative compositions and dynamic performances. Recognized as one of “25 for the Future” by Downbeat, she has released three albums with her signature jazz chamber orchestra, m_unit. Hazama's debut album, Journey to Journey, earned her the Jazz JAPAN Rising Star Award, and her third album, Dancer in Nowhere, was nominated for a Grammy. She has written for acclaimed artists like Joshua Redman, Lionel Loueke, Christian McBride, and Gil Goldstein, and her compositions have been performed by Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra, Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, and Metropole Orkest, to name a few.
Strathmore extends its gratitude to Ambassador Shigeo Yamada for serving as Honorary Host of this performance and to the Embassy of Japan for its promotional support.
Miho Hazama will be joined for part of the concert by a small group of young musicians from Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras. Music includes jazz tunes Epistrophy by Thelonius Monk, Maiden Voyage Medley by Herbie Hancock, both arranged for strings by Miho herself, as well as one of her original works, Run.
This event is part of Strathmore’s Windows series of performances and accompanying programs. Learn more
We were so proud to host Miho Hazama as our first AMPlify resident artist. Learn more about the program and the work she created.
Strathmore extends its gratitude to AARP for its generous support and for making this program possible.
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