Author: Bryan Farina
At age 62, pianist Fred Hersch is playing as rousingly and rivetingly as ever. His latest disc, Live in Europe (on the Palmetto label), may be his best trio album to date.
Please click here to read the full review of Live in Europe by Fred Kaplan for Stereophile
“During his live performances, when he’s creating music instinctively, Hersch commands the room—quietly, but assuredly. He’s so confident in himself and his trio mates—bassist John Hébert and drummer Eric McPherson—that they hardly ever need to rehearse.”
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A week ago, Fred Hersch was up for his 15th Grammy Award nomination at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards. The jazz pianist modestly said ahead of the awards show he wasn’t expecting to win, but the distinction hints at the influential and consistently skillful career Hersch has led in his 45 years of professional musicianship.
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Cincinnati native and acclaimed jazz pianist Fred Hersch has been nominated for a Grammy for Best Instrumental Composition for Begin Again from his album of the same name. He’s on the phone with our Ron Esposito to talk about this album and being nominated (again) for a Grammy.
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Jazz pianist and composer Fred Hersch has received a 2020 Grammy nomination for Begin Again, his 2019 Palmetto Records album featuring the Cologne-based WDR Big Band.
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On the whole, 10 Years / 6 Discs is an enjoyable set for jazz lovers, and a great introduction to listeners unfamiliar with Hersch’s artistry.
Click here to read the full review of 10 Years / 6 Discs by Jamaal Baptiste for Black Grooves
Click here to see Begin Again listed among Ted Gioia’s 100 Best Albums of 2019
Over the course of the last decade, Fred Hersch has rightfully risen to prominence as one of the premiere jazz artists in the world. Not coincidentally, most of his activity has taken place in the company of his trio including bassist John Hebert and drummer Eric McPherson, so it only stands to reason the pianist/composer would choose to highlight his work over this period in 10 Years/6 Discs.
Click here to read the full review of 10 Years/6 Discs by Doug Collette for Glide Magazine
Fred Hersch reminded why he really does belong among the greats with an incredible show at the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival, writes Alan O’Riordan.
On Friday, October 18, the Logan Center kicked off the 2019–20 Jazz at the Logan season with an entrancing performance by jazz guitarist Julian Lage and jazz pianist Fred Hersch.
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