Jazz in NYC: Fred Hersch Trio at Village Vanguard from July 23-28, 2019
Fred Hersch Trio performs at the legendary Village Vanguard jazz club from July 23 – 28, 2019
Jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader, Fred Hersch is a celebrated figure in the music world. Known for his deceptively simple yet deeply nuanced performing style, Hersch’s appearances with his renown trio, in partnership with other musicians, and in solo performances are always highly anticipated by the fans. These upcoming sessions with bassist John Hébert and drummer Eric McPherson are no exception.
Notorious for its very special ease of sound and compositional precision, the trio is a regular at the venerable jazz spot Village Vanguard. Treat yourself to the fete of great music with your fellow piano jazz connoisseurs. 
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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 Village Vanguard will surely delight the fans and the critics alike.
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Dates: July 23 – 28, 2019
Venue: Village Vanguard, 178 7th Ave S, New York, NY 10014
