She is known for her virtuosic technique, energetic live performances and blending of musical genres such as stride, post-bop, progressive rock, classical, nu jazz and fusion in her compositions.

When she was 17 years old, she met Chick Corea by chance in Tokyo and was invited to play with him at his concert the next day.

After being a jingle writer for a few years for Japanese companies such as Nissan, she enrolled to study at Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts.

Uehara's Trio Project brought together Anthony Jackson, who was previously a guest on the Brain album, and drummer Simon Phillips.

Billboard Jazz Album charts, while Spark reached the number one position.