Fred Hersch | |
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 Fred Hersch at Reykjavik Jazz Festival 2017 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | October 21, 1955 Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, educator |
| Instrument | Piano |
| Years active | 1977–present |
| Labels | Sunnyside, Chesky, Nonesuch, Palmetto |
| Website | fredhersch |
Fred Hersch (born October 21, 1955) is an American jazz pianist, composer, and a 17-time Grammy nominée. He was the first person to play weeklong engagements as a solo pianist at the Village Vanguard in New York City. He has recorded more than 75 of his jazz compositions.