Fred Hersch is an influential creative force who has shaped the music’s course over more than three decades as an improviser, composer, educator, bandleader, collaborator and recording artist. Proclaimed “the most arrestingly innovative pianist in jazz over the last decade” by Vanity Fair, Hersch has long defined jazz’s creative edge in a wide variety of settings, from his breathtaking solo recitals and exploratory duos, to his extraordinary trios and innovative chamber settings.
Hersch has won an array of international awards and lavish critical praise for his albums. His most recent release, ’Open Book’ is his 11th solo recording, it captures the bold adventurousness and intense beauty that have made Hersch one of the music’s most renowned solo artists. The album was nominated for two 2018 Grammy Awards, for Best Jazz Solo and Best Jazz Album.