Jazz in NYC: Fred Hersch 2019 Duo Invitation Series at Jazz Standard
Jazz pianist and composer Fred Hersch plays duo with Kenny Barron, Julian Lage, Kurt Elling, Drew Gress & Billy Hart, and Sullivan Fortner at the iconic NYC’s Jazz Standard Club on May 28 – June 2, 2019
A serious jazz by the world-class musicians in an intimate and sound-perfect music club at the center of the music universe – what could be better for a night out in New York City? The famous Jazz Standard club is hosting the acclaimed jazz pianist and composer Fred Hersch and his superb guests in a very special 2019 Duo Invitation Series on May 28 – June 2, 2019.
The guest list includes Kenny Barron, a brilliant pianist known for his lasting mark on the jazz scene, an introspective guitarist and three-time Grammy Award nominee Julian Lage, a Grammy Award winner Kurt Elling, a vocalist, Hirsch’s old-time collaborators Drew Gress & Billy Hart, and a prodigious improviser Sullivan Fortner on piano.
Hersch’s deceptively simple yet deeply nuanced playing style is well-known to piano-jazz lovers. That special sound and the compositional precision earned him both fame and devoted followers. Treat yourself for a night of delicious music in the cozy Jazz Standard club in midtown Manhattan.
Reserve your seats for Fred Hersch Duo 2019 Invitation series on May 28 – June 2, 2019 by clicking below:
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Fred Hersch is a celebrated figure on the international jazz scene. He came to fame in 1984 when he debuted with Horizons. His very sophisticated style of introspective and emotionally rich music is gaining in its depth with each appearance and recording. Hersch plays with his highly acclaimed trio, in solo concerts and in collaboration with other musicians. The Invitation Series at Jazz Standard is a perfect showcase of how diverse and productive the collaborations can be.
An established pianist and a bandleader, Hersch is also a well-known composer and jazz educator. 
Being nominated for ten Grammy awards, the last two in 2017, and named a 2016 Doris Duke Artist puts Hersch at the top of the list of contemporary jazz musicians. His very personal story of the near-death health crisis, a remarkable come-back and an openness about his experiences all contribute to his very distinct status among the musicians. A profile in the WallStreetJournal by Ted Gioia calls this return to life “a miracle” which brought Hersch’s music to the level “that doesn’t get any better than this”. Hirsch’s album Open Book was released in September 2017. The latest releases in 2018 are Live in Europe and a re-release Fred Hersch Trio ’97 @ The Village Vanguard.
While jazz remains Hersch’s passion and major preoccupation, he is also a talented storyteller, with a lot to share with his readers. His new memoir “Good Things Happen Slowly” was released in September 2017. NPR’s Terry Gross interviewing Hersch had described the story in the book as what “it was like to be closeted in the jazz world, and then come out as gay and as having AIDS”.
Hersch talent is clearly reaching new highs with each new show, and the upcoming appearances at the Jazz Standard will surely be no exception.
Dates: May 28, 2019 – June 2, 2019
Venue: 116 East 27th Street, NY, NY, 10520
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