"Hersch's music--luxurious, free-flowing, unashamedly gorgeous jazz--is idiosyncratically, unmistakably a creation of his own," David Hajdu wrote in a recent, riveting New York Times Magazine profile on Hersch's music and life. The piece detailed Hersch's recovery from a harrowing, near-death health battle, placed him in the forefront of contemporary, innovative jazz artists, and chronicled his influence on many of today's brightest young musicians. Whirl is Hersch's first recording since undergoing intense physical therapy and achieving full recuperation.
“One of the small handful of brilliant musicians of his generation." -- Downbeat
“A master who plays it his way." -- The New York Times
At turns beautiful and fiercely poignant, Whirl reflects Hersch's unflappable focus and dedication to his art.
The album features new compositions by Hersch and fresh takes on songs such as A.E. Swan's neglected gem “When Your Lover Has Gone, “ Broadway and Hollywood film composer Harry Warren's “You're My Everything, “ and “Blue Midnight" by legendary jazz drummer Paul Motian. In his intimate track notes, Hersch dedicates several songs to longtime companions and a wide-ranging source of inspirations.
A three-time GRAMMY nominee, Hersch is widely considered a genius on the piano. He moved to New York from Cincinnati in the 1970s, earning his credibility as a piano prodigy at Bradley's. His list of credits as a band leader, co-leader, sideman and soloist are astounding. He has worked extensively with jazz masters Stan Getz, Joe Henderson, Jane Ira Bloom, Art Farmer, Toots Thielemans, Gary Burton, Bill Frisell, Sam Jones, and Charlie Haden and has appeared on over 100 recordings.
“One of the small handful of brilliant musicians of his generation." -- Downbeat
“A master who plays it his way." -- The New York Times
At turns beautiful and fiercely poignant, Whirl reflects Hersch's unflappable focus and dedication to his art.
The album features new compositions by Hersch and fresh takes on songs such as A.E. Swan's neglected gem “When Your Lover Has Gone, “ Broadway and Hollywood film composer Harry Warren's “You're My Everything, “ and “Blue Midnight" by legendary jazz drummer Paul Motian. In his intimate track notes, Hersch dedicates several songs to longtime companions and a wide-ranging source of inspirations.
A three-time GRAMMY nominee, Hersch is widely considered a genius on the piano. He moved to New York from Cincinnati in the 1970s, earning his credibility as a piano prodigy at Bradley's. His list of credits as a band leader, co-leader, sideman and soloist are astounding. He has worked extensively with jazz masters Stan Getz, Joe Henderson, Jane Ira Bloom, Art Farmer, Toots Thielemans, Gary Burton, Bill Frisell, Sam Jones, and Charlie Haden and has appeared on over 100 recordings.
