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.”

Eri was born in Osaka, Japan, and began playing classical piano at age three. She started composing when only eight years old, and studied voice, viola, and composition through her high school and college years. In 1995, she visited New York for the first time, and by chance heard Tommy Flanagan performing. She was so inspired by her first experience of a jazz piano trio that she decided on the spot to move to New York and dedicate herself to learning jazz. Later that year, Eri entered the New School University's prestigious jazz program, where she studied with Junior Mance, LeeAnn Ledgerwood, and Reggie Workman. In 1999, while still in school, she started playing regularly at the Avenue B Social Club, a popular spot among jazz musicians in the East Village. There she developed a musical friendship with fellow pianist Matthew Shipp.
Since 2000, Eri's trio has been appearing regularly at Arthur's Tavern, a historic jazz club in New York's Greenwich Village.

Eri's notes for “Let’s Keep Walking” song by song:

'Las Olas Vienen y Van / The Waves Come and Go'
I was at the beach of Benicàssim, Spain, and the sound of the waves coming and going made me feel so calm.
'Birdy Mood'
This is a tribute to the wonderful Charlie Parker, who used to play at the venue where I often perform in NYC.
'Let’s Keep Walking'
The world is big, and there are so many places and cultures I’d like to discover.
'Light in the Dark'
At this moment we have many uncertain things in this world, and I wish the small light of hope can get bigger and bigger and bigger.
'Hop Step Jump to the Moon'
I love looking at the sky through the windows of my New York City apartment. At night the moon is so beautiful, with a hop step jump I might be able to go chill there.
'Looking Forward to Tomorrow'
When I was a child, thinking about tomorrow was always so exciting. I don’t want to lose that feeling, even now.
'Love Peace Love'
I’m not the Beatles, but all we need is love, peace, and more love.