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Fred Hersch: The Touch of Genius

by Ken Dryden
April 17, 2026

The sound of Fred Hersch at the piano is so distinctive, a couple of bars is usually enough to identify him. The mainly self-taught Cincinnati native excelled early, playing jazz in his home town before leaving to study with pianist Jaki Byard at the New England Conservatory of Music. From there, Fred moved to New York ...

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Whirl

By Fred Hersch

Label: Unknown label
Released: 2010

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Article: Extended Analysis

Fred Hersch: Whirl

by Dan Bilawsky
June 15, 2010

Fred Hersch Whirl Palmetto Records 2010 Many of the greatest jazz musicians have refused to let physical setbacks derail their artistic journey. When Les Paul discovered his broken arm would be permanently set in one position, he made sure it was at a proper angle for guitar playing. Guitarist Pat ...

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