Born in Tokyo in 1984. Ura is a composer and drummer/percussionist active in the field of improvised and experimental music. He has also created a number of sound installation exhibitions. Recently he has also been active in countries outside Japan, and recordings of his compositions and performances have been released on overseas labels. The year 2016 saw the launch of a project in which his compositions are performed by a trio made up of Ura, pianist Satoko Inoue, and sculptor Kenichi Kanazawa. In addition to performing live in art museums and concert halls, they have released three CDs to date.
Hiroyuki Ura on the Ftarri, Hitorri, Meenna, and Improvised Music from Japan labels