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| Vanity Fair Streaming Fred Hersch's Album 'Whirl' (Palmetto Records) Vanity Fair is streaming Fred Hersch's new album 'Whirl' this week, all part of a big year for the piano genius. David Friend writes, "Fred Hersch had arguably become the most arrestingly innovative pianist in jazz... ['Whirl'] is a testament to Hersch's deep reserves of talent and resolve." Friend also recounts Hersch's harrowing near-death struggle, writing, "Hersch developed AIDS-related dementia in 2008, then fell into a coma for two months, before recovering-but only after losing all of his motor functions. After intensive therapy, he retrained himself to play... [This year, he] has irrepressibly reemerged." On Friday, June 11, Hersch performed on WNYC's Soundcheck. The Fred Hersch Trio will headline the Village Vanguard tonight through June 20. 'Whirl' is out next week on Palmetto Records. write your comments about the article :: © 2010 Jazz News :: home page |