Vanity fair calls him the most remarkable innovative jazz pianist of the last decade. The official website of pianist and composer fred hersch toggle navigation. Open book begins with the orb, an original that starts out sounding almost random before the musical picture is fleshed out, developing into a quietly emotional ballad. This is a recording that makes it seem as though fred hersch is the finest jazz pianist in the world. There are a dozen, maybe more pianists who have achieved this level artistry. A maverick in music and in life, he was the first jazz musician to come out as gay and hivpositive in the.
Hersch milks the melodys hymnlike nobility for all its worth. About fred hersch an acclaimed jazz pianist, composer, and educator, fred hersch is a supremely gifted soloist with a sophisticated, yet unselfconscious approach to playing standards and his own original compositions. Find fred hersch discography, albums and singles on allmusic allmusic. Fred hersch piano from open book on palmetto records video by film is animals productions, llc. Sep 25, 2017 open book, fred herschs new solopiano recording, begins with softly stated intervals that soon cohere into the orb, a ballad deriving its force from harmonic complexity. Fred hersch born october 21, 1955 in cincinnati, ohio is a contemporary american jazz pianist who has become a consistent and highly demanded performer on the international jazz scene. Tracks and 57 recorded april 1 to 3, 2017 without an audience in the hall.
A maverick in music and in life, he was the first jazz musician to. He was the first person to play weeklong engagements as a solo pianist at the village vanguard in new york city. Aug 10, 2017 eronel is the sixth track from pianist fred hersch s album open book, out september 8, 2017 on palmetto records. Met het uitkomen van zijn biografie good things happen slowly dit najaar heeft hersch zijn uitzonderlijke leven een plek gegeven. He has performed solo and led his own groups, including the pocket orchestra consisting of piano, trump. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy. Aug 29, 2017 open book is jazz pianomaster fred herschs latest recording his eleventh solo album which finds him in a particularly reflective and lyrical mood. The ballad of fred hersch is an intimate portrait of one of todays foremost jazz pianists. This time, this brilliant jazz pianist and composer doesnt bring along his usual trio, but plays music from his own eleventh solo album, open book 2017. The official website of pianist and composer fred hersch.
Completely recovered from a twomonth medicallyinduced coma that he endured in 2007, mr. Sep 08, 2017 listen to your favorite songs from open book by fred hersch now. As a teacher, he counts both brad mehldau and the bad plus ethan. In september, however, hersch s fans will be treated to even deeper, more revealing. Most jazzfans know that hersch has been open about the fact that hes been living with aids for many years. Het is in alle elementen het album dat zijn leven omsluit. Fred hersch read more about this and other grammys news at. Fred hersch is an american jazz pianist and educator. A select member of jazzs piano pantheon, fred hersch is a pervasively influential creative force who has shaped the musics course over more than three decades as an improviser, composer, educator, bandleader, collaborator and recording artist.
Hersch not so coincidentally has issued a different book, his autobiography in 2017, good things happen slowly. It is timed to coincide with the publishing of his memoir good things happen slowly. Live at the jazz standard was part of a series of duo performances between hersch and various performers. Find fred hersch discography, albums and singles on allmusic. With more than 30 albums and 10 grammy nominations, hersch is internationally revered in jazz circles as a master improviser. Alive at the vanguard 2012, floating 2014, and sunday night at the vanguard 2016 by the group followed, all on palmetto. As one of the most expressive voices in modern jazz, hersch has never been shy about letting listeners glimpse his most intimate thoughts and emotions. But for now, with open book, he can wear that title. Provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises and so it goes fred hersch open book released on. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. He has recorded more than 70 of his jazz compositions. Fred hersch readily points out how the onthebandstand schooling he. Fred hersch born october 21, 1955 is an american jazz pianist and educator. Listen to your favorite songs from open book by fred hersch now.
A select member of jazzs piano pantheon, fred hersch is a pervasively influential creative force who has shaped the musics course over more than three decades as an. Fred hersch timeline featuring albums and other highlights. Fred hersch, prolific composer, and pianist releases his newest solo cd and lp to coincide with his memoir good things happen slowly. Book of intuition is a studio album by jazz pianist kenny barron with bassist kiyoshi kitagawa and drummer jonathan blake. The ballad of fred hersch an intimate documentary about. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Its nearly ten years since pianist fred hersch was forced to relearn his instrument documented in his 2011 dvd. In 2016, hersch was the subject of directors charlotte lagarde and carrie lozanos documentary film the ballad of fred hersch. Fred hersch piano directed by dylan demarko show less. Open book fred hersch, solo piano palmetto records, 2017. Pianist fred hersch once again is a grammy finalist. In september, however, herschs fans will be treated to even deeper, more revealing.
The album was recorded in march 2018 together with pianist marilyn crispell and percussionist carmen castaldi. Buy fred herschs album titled open book to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to. On open book, an artist lays his heart out for us, and thats something to treasure. Most jazz fans know that hersch has been open about the fact that hes been living with aids for many years. Its a set where hersch sounds freer, more open to possibilities, employing the same exploratory approach he presented on the epic though the forest on his open book outing. A life in and out of jazz which reveals his meteoric rise in jazz and his recognition as one of the. Open book fred hersch, solo piano the syncopated times. Fred hersch opens the book on his life in jazz the village. Its nearly ten years since pianist fred hersch was forced to relearn his instrument documented in his 2011 dvd my coma dreams but if anything, he just keeps. Buy fred hersch s album titled open book to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to. This time, for the 2018 awards, is this special, highly introspective album, open book. Fred hersch opens the book on his life in jazz the. Fred hersch has long been acclaimed as an exploratory artist, an outspoken activist, an influential educator and a uniquely revelatory and lyrical pianist.
That particular outing introduced his now longstanding trio with bassist john hebert and drummer eric mcpherson. Trio tapestry is a studio album by american jazz saxophonist joe lovano released on january 25, 2019 by ecm records. Every time fred hersch sits down at the piano is an act of revelation, discovery, confession and evolution. Aug 05, 2017 open book is being released as a companion piece to mr. Apr 25, 2019 hersch milks the melodys hymnlike nobility for all its worth. Open book, an album by fred hersch on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. The album was recorded without kings knowledge by hersch. Please enjoy this live performance of through the forest from freds new album open book on palmetto records. Zijn nieuwe soloalbum open book sluit daar naadloos op aan. Aug 17, 2017 honestyanother hallmark of herschs art. Provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises whisper not fred hersch open book released on. The following year he delivered open book, which featured a series of solo performances recorded at the jcc art center concert hall in seoul, south korea.
He has performed solo and led his own groups, including the pocket orchestra consisting of piano, trumpet, voice, and percussion. It doesnt get any bettera big plus, especially on piano trio outings. An exploratory artist, eloquent composer, outspoken activist, influential educator and possessor of one of the most personal and expressive pianistic styles in improvised music, hersch has led a singular life that has shaped one of the most acclaimed and influential voices in. The album features some of the finest, most unguardedly emotional solo music. Live at jazz standard is 2006 live album by the jazz singer nancy king accompanied by the pianist fred hersch. The jazz pianist modestly said ahead of the awards show he wasnt expecting to win, but the distinction hints at the influential and consistently skillful career hersch has led in his 45 years of professional musicianship. Fred hersch and bill f bill frisell and fred hersch. Fred hersch s 2009 recording, whirl palmetto records, was where pure magic first occurred in the pianists extensive and consistently superb discography. Live at the jazz standard was part of a series of duo. Track 4 recorded in concert in the same venue on november 1, 2016. Hersch began playing piano at a very young age and graduated from the prestigious new england conservatory of music in boston. Fred hersch solo open book record release at jazzclub. Fred hersch, prolific composer and pianist, releases his newest solo cd and lp to coincide with his memoir good things happen slowly. Fred hersch solo open book record release at jazzclub unterfahrt, november 7.
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