Fred Hersch
Piano Poet
Fred Hersch crafts deeply lyrical jazz that bridges introspective solo work and bold collaborations, blending innovation with emotional clarity.
About
Fred Hersch is an American jazz pianist, composer, educator, and 17-time Grammy nominee. He graduated from the New England Conservatory, has been a major influence since the late 1970s, and wrote the memoir Good Things Happen Slowly. He was the first to present weeklong solo piano residencies at New York’s Village Vanguard.
Music Style
Hersch’s style is richly harmonized, embracing lyrical improvisation and lyrical melodies; whether solo or in duo/trio settings, he balances classical structures with spontaneous jazz invention.
Background
- Hometown
- Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- Education
- New England Conservatory
- Instruments
- piano
- Active
- 1977-present
Similar Artists
If you like Bill Evans and Brad Mehldau — you’ll love this artist
Notable Collaborations
Upcoming Events
Fred Hersch / Drew Gress / Peter Erskine
Village Vanguard
Fred Hersch / Drew Gress / Peter Erskine
Village Vanguard
Fred Hersch / Drew Gress / Peter Erskine
Village Vanguard
Fred Hersch / Drew Gress / Peter Erskine
Village Vanguard
Fred Hersch / Drew Gress / Peter Erskine
Village Vanguard
Fred Hersch / Drew Gress / Peter Erskine
Village Vanguard
Fred Hersch / Drew Gress / Peter Erskine
Village Vanguard
Fred Hersch / Drew Gress / Peter Erskine
Village Vanguard
Fred Hersch / Drew Gress / Peter Erskine
Village Vanguard
Fred Hersch / Drew Gress / Peter Erskine
Village Vanguard
Past Events
Fred Hersch | Thomas Morgan | Johnathan Blake
Village Vanguard
Piano • Headliner
Fred Hersch | Thomas Morgan | Johnathan Blake
Village Vanguard
Piano • Headliner
Fred Hersch | Thomas Morgan | Johnathan Blake
Village Vanguard
Piano • Headliner
Fred Hersch | Thomas Morgan | Johnathan Blake
Village Vanguard
Piano • Headliner
Fred Hersch | Thomas Morgan | Johnathan Blake
Village Vanguard
Piano • Headliner
Fred Hersch | Thomas Morgan | Johnathan Blake
Village Vanguard
Piano • Headliner
Fred Hersch | Thomas Morgan | Johnathan Blake
Village Vanguard
Piano • Headliner
Fred Hersch | Thomas Morgan | Johnathan Blake
Village Vanguard
Piano • Headliner
Fred Hersch | Thomas Morgan | Johnathan Blake
Village Vanguard
Piano • Headliner
Fred Hersch | Thomas Morgan | Johnathan Blake
Village Vanguard
Piano • Headliner
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