Fred hersch open book jazztrail ny jazz scene album. Those who dont can take a look in this open book, and get their herschian education started as soon as possible tracklist. Open book by fred hersch, released in 2017 on palmetto records. Apr 03, 2020 in 2016, hersch was the subject of directors charlotte lagarde and carrie lozanos documentary film the ballad of fred hersch. The music of brazil has also been a constant in herschs career, in particular the music of antonio carlos jobim, the subject of one of the pianists earlier solo efforts, 2009s fred hersch plays jobim. Completely recovered from a twomonth medicallyinduced coma that he endured in 2007, mr.
Hersch milks the melodys hymnlike nobility for all its worth. 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. Every time fred hersch sits down at the piano is an act of revelation, discovery, confession and evolution. The following year he delivered open book, which featured a series of solo performances recorded at the jcc art center concert hall in. Aug 10, 2017 eronel is the sixth track from pianist fred hersch s album open book, out september 8, 2017 on palmetto records. Jun 27, 2019 thats the latest in a long discography. 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. Fred hersch read more about this and other grammys news at. Pianist fred hersch once again is a grammy finalist. Sep 07, 2017 pianist fred hersch once again is a grammy finalist. As a teacher, he counts both brad mehldau and the bad plus ethan. 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. 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. 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.
He has recorded more than 70 of his jazz compositions. Sep 08, 2017 veteran pianist fred hersch casts a wide net on this engrossing solo album. Veteran pianist fred hersch casts a wide net on this engrossing solo album. A life in and out of jazz, by the notable pianistcomposer fred hersch, would have ever gained release with a major if it didnt heavily involve splashy subjects like aids and sex addiction. In september, however, herschs fans will be treated to even deeper. 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. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy. The following year he delivered open book, which featured a series of solo performances recorded at the jcc art. Aug 05, 2017 open book is being released as a companion piece to mr. Nor by his faculty for turning so many phrases of such beauty. His works have become all the more intense of the the last few. This time, for the 2018 awards, is this special, highly introspective album, open book.
Eronel is the sixth track from pianist fred hersch s album open book, out september 8, 2017 on palmetto records. Open book also features billy joels moving and so it goes. Fred hersch born october 21, 1955 is an american jazz pianist and educator. Musician fred hersch recounts a life in and out of jazz. Open book is another wonderful opportunity to get in touch with the compelling and always emotional music of fred hersch, an established pianist who, playing solo, presents three originals and four selected covers of disparate nature. Apr 25, 2019 hersch milks the melodys hymnlike nobility for all its worth. He picks a jobim song, two originals, and the closing billy joel ode and so it goes. Those who dont can take a look in this open book, and get their herschian education started as soon as possible. Hersch not so coincidentally has issued a different book, his autobiography in 2017, good things happen slowly.
By dan mcclenaghan august 17, 2017 sign in to view read count. The music of brazil has also been a constant in hersch s career, in particular the music of antonio carlos jobim, the subject of one of the pianists earlier solo efforts, 2009s fred hersch plays jobim. He was the first person to play weeklong engagements as a solo pianist at the village vanguard in new york city. Hersch is heard at the peak of his musical and creative powers during this set of unaccompanied solos. There are a dozen, maybe more pianists who have achieved this level artistry. Meanwhile, hersch earned six grammy nominations in the past three yearsincluding for his most recent solo album, 2017s open book bringing his lifetime total to 14. 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.
Fred hersch opens the book on his life in jazz the. Listen to your favorite songs from open book by fred hersch now. Fred hersch is the author of the new memoir good things happen slowly and has a new album called open book. Fred hersch piano from open book on palmetto records video by film is animals productions, llc. But for now, with open book, he can wear that title. The album features some of the finest, most unguardedly emotional solo music. 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. In september, however, hersch s fans will be treated to even deeper, more revealing. Palmetto records released two albums least year, featuring two different incarnations of the fred hersch trio.
Mar 23, 2018 those who know fred hersch are hardly surprised by the intelligence of his jazz. Open book release date 2017 record label palmetto records track listing 1. Nov 30, 2017 the prize honors the totality of herschs career on the occasion of the release of his solo disc, open book palmetto records, september 8, 2017, and of his autobiography, good things happen slowy. Jazz master fred hersch wins french arts awards keyboardmag. Fred hersch has long been acclaimed as an exploratory artist, an outspoken activist, an influential educator and a uniquely revelatory and lyrical pianist. Benny golsons whisper not is very well disguised during a fairly free improvisation until the theme emerges near its. Less noisy than keith jarrett and less famous than brad mehldau who was his pupil, after all, fred hersch is a jazz pianist who is all the same very precious. Fred hersch solo open book record release at jazzclub unterfahrt, november 7. The prize honors the totality of herschs career on the occasion of the release of his solo disc, open book palmetto records, september 8, 2017, and of his autobiography, good things happen slowy. Sep 08, 2017 listen to your favorite songs from open book by fred hersch now. 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. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet.
Surely fred hersch is in the top few on nearly everyones solo jazz piano lists. He has performed solo and led his own groups, including the pocket orchestra consisting of piano, trumpet, voice, and percussion. In the aftermath of his coma and very possible demise back in 2008, pianist fred hersch blossomed from a status as a first rate jazz pianist into the rarified air of one of the handful of top practitioners of that art form. Find album release information for open book fred hersch on allmusic. Eronel is the sixth track from pianist fred herschs album open book, out september 8, 2017 on palmetto records. Fred hersch read more about this and other grammys news at skip to main content. A life in and out of jazz crownarchetype, september 12, 2017. Fred hersch open book 2017 official digital download. Fred hersch solo open book record release at jazzclub. In his new autobiography, the acclaimed pianist recounts a life of musical, emotional and sexual discovery. Meanwhile, hersch earned six grammy nominations in the past three yearsincluding for his most recent solo album, 2017s open bookbringing his lifetime total to 14. On open book, an artist lays his heart out for us, and thats something to treasure. He harks back to his roots in hardswinging postbop with benny golsons classic whisper not. Musician fred hersch recounts a life in and out of jazz in.
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. Sep 25, 2017 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. Apr 25, 2019 if you have a passing knowledge of how the publishing industry works, you are likely to cock a cynical eyebrow when pondering if a memoir such as good things happen slowly. Book of intuition is a studio album by jazz pianist kenny barron with bassist kiyoshi kitagawa and drummer jonathan blake. Fred hersch opens the book on his life in jazz the village. I have been playing jazz for more than forty years.
In 2016, hersch was the subject of directors charlotte lagarde and carrie lozanos documentary film the ballad of fred hersch. Nov 25, 2018 those who know fred hersch are hardly surprised by the intelligence of his jazz. The official website of pianist and composer fred hersch. This is a recording that makes it seem as though fred hersch is the finest jazz pianist in the world.