Master Fred Hersch gave hommage to Thelonious Monk who gave hommage to Bud Powell who gave hommage to Johann Sebastian Bach from whom Fred Hersch takes also inspiration. In walked Bud, chef d'œuvre.
I heard Fred play the most amazing solo piano version of Caravan at a La Jolla, CA concert. Endless Stars is a favorite composition from his songbook. Amazing pianist.
GREAT!! Hersch makes a complete piano "sonata" of this Monk tune (based on the old song Blue Skies). Hersch makes the piece his own, but with great respect for Thelonious Monk.
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HAPPY (60th) BIRTHDAY, FRED!!! FRED HERSCH (born October 21, 1955) is an American jazz pianist and composer.
I've loved classical music all my long life--and jazz. Dave Brubeck was my first hero. I had a long appreciation of Bill Evans It was a long time 'till I heard another true original, Dave McKenna. Then, in walked Fred: mind boggling rhythmic invention and gorgeous lyricism. This one, The Song is You, Haunted Heart, the work with the Art Farmer Quartet, and all the rest of him--he's a genius.
so much great music here 5:41 provides a little fascinating resting place and also sets the stage for a short interesting different exposition also around 4;18 counterpoint pulses so much good stuff wow
Un fantástico músico y persona muy amable que agradeció con este concierto el extraordinario trabajo de los profesionales de la medicina. Fué un placer colaborar con él con nuestro Steinway&Sons D 588028.
Bill Evans told Marian McPartland that he admired solo pianists most but lacked the facilities to join them (debatable). I know what he meant. Not many can play the 4/4 walking bass part independent of the demands on the right hand. To his credit, Fred accomplishes it for a couple of choruses. But the master was the late Dave McKenna.
Scott, I've just come across a classical piece of music that sounds like Fred could have written it. ua-cam.com/video/hiT_6VGXcDs/v-deo.html The opening theme, reprised at the end, is just made for improvisation.
With all due respect to this guy.. Flattening out monk w all his accents and syncopation surprises !! well why would you play this if you gonna miss everything that makes it interesting this is Like smooth jazz the opposite of what it should be.. why listen to this when I can listen to monk ..for me. only monk should can play monk cuz his style his geni us..is that U nique and quirky ..it ain't just the pretty notes..its something else again . Play this at home..not for public..u make a fool out of you self.. And make me naw she us at same time I don't like it when monk's music make me nauseous I like him too much so please lay off the shit.. it's not for you pal...stick w beatles if u cant bop the jazz
Because he's he's only playing a monk song. So that is Fred Hersch playing Fred Hersch using a monk song as a vehicle. Besides what's the big deal? So Fred Hersch is not your thing. Okay. I bet you wouldn't say the same thing about Benny Green when he plays Monk
I’m blown away....The creativity of Fred Hersch is endless
Fred is a genius. So great to watch him work live.
Simply fantastic, a master who has his own style and is very much into real improvisation. There is so much invention here, and his touch is sublime.
Master Fred Hersch gave hommage to Thelonious Monk who gave hommage to Bud Powell who gave hommage to Johann Sebastian Bach from whom Fred Hersch takes also inspiration.
In walked Bud, chef d'œuvre.
exactly
A real shame this isn't watched more often!
13 yrs ago you grieved like this but look at him now maximum famous
I heard Fred play the most amazing solo piano version of Caravan at a La Jolla, CA concert. Endless Stars is a favorite composition from his songbook. Amazing pianist.
Unbelievable .... pure.genius
Fine artistry on display here.
GREAT!! Hersch makes a complete piano "sonata" of this Monk tune (based on the old song Blue Skies). Hersch makes the piece his own, but with great respect for Thelonious Monk.
HAPPY (60th) BIRTHDAY, FRED!!!
FRED HERSCH (born October 21, 1955) is an American jazz pianist and composer.
Beautiful work Mr. Hersch!😍
oct, the 17th, the umphteentst, thanks for this walk in, mr Hersh!
Nice homage to Monk and the future of his music!
Beautiful
tremendous--captures it perfectly
Great playing from great hands. This piece sounds so diff. to play.
Simply brilliant!
Just exquisite! Wow!!
I've loved classical music all my long life--and jazz. Dave Brubeck was my first hero. I had a long appreciation of Bill Evans It was a long time 'till I heard another true original, Dave McKenna. Then, in walked Fred: mind boggling rhythmic invention and gorgeous lyricism. This one, The Song is You, Haunted Heart, the work with the Art Farmer Quartet, and all the rest of him--he's a genius.
lol aint originals unless they're white? maybe it's not like that but have to ask
so much great music here 5:41 provides a little fascinating resting place and also sets the stage for a short interesting different exposition also around 4;18 counterpoint pulses so much good stuff wow
Scott! Read about your beautiful story with Fred in his autobiography. I'm really moved! Wishing you both continuous joy and bliss!
Thank you for your kind comment. I really appreciate it.
Wonderful...
A fantastic performance.
This guy's great!
so entirely excellent!
Bravo!!!
He always plays with closed eyes, a better way to feel the piano a part of his body...
Un fantástico músico y persona muy amable que agradeció con este concierto el extraordinario trabajo de los profesionales de la medicina. Fué un placer colaborar con él con nuestro Steinway&Sons D 588028.
Wow! Standing O version of this classic.
La perfection existe !
Bill Evans told Marian McPartland that he admired solo pianists most but lacked the facilities to join them (debatable). I know what he meant. Not many can play the 4/4 walking bass part independent of the demands on the right hand. To his credit, Fred accomplishes it for a couple of choruses. But the master was the late Dave McKenna.
awesome
good show..
i just cant grasp my mind around improvising contrapuntal lines... HE's really insane in a good way!
magnifique.
Love this. Pretty sure I just saw you at the Jazz Standard. This link was sent by my jazz piano teacher (we are both big Monk and Bud fans!).
I've never liked any monk composition but i like this a lot. Does fred play it his own way or like monk? Doesn't sound like any monk I've heard
Fred’s style is pretty different from Monk’s.
yes
wow!!!!
oh yeah!!
YESSSSSSSS
Niiiiice
and he finishes as Monk used to... Monk has to take the last word
just discovered him by way of Michel Petrucciani-very good
Fred can literally make the piano sing and dance. Thankfully HIV treatment has improved so he can keep on playing. Fantastic talent.
❤❤❤
Interesting for sure-he knows his theory...
yes, ain't it a shame.
🙂🌸🎶🍏
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he's taught a lot of guys, including brad mehldau, which I can see how it relates !
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Sounds like the music you'd hear in a 3rd hospital elevator. Brutal unrecognizable rendition .
Scott, I've just come across a classical piece of music that sounds like Fred could have written it. ua-cam.com/video/hiT_6VGXcDs/v-deo.html The opening theme, reprised at the end, is just made for improvisation.
My girlfriend doesn't like jazz. I think I am going to dump her.
Ehhhhh. If I want to hear solo piano in this approach bothJarrett and Mehldau are way beyond this.
With all due respect to this guy.. Flattening out monk w all his accents and syncopation surprises !! well why would you play this if you gonna miss everything that makes it interesting this is Like smooth jazz the opposite of what it should be.. why listen to this when I can listen to monk ..for me. only monk should can play monk cuz his style his geni us..is that U nique and quirky ..it ain't just the pretty notes..its something else again . Play this at home..not for public..u make a fool out of you self.. And make me naw she us at same time I don't like it when monk's music make me nauseous I like him too much so please lay off the shit.. it's not for you pal...stick w beatles if u cant bop the jazz
Because he's he's only playing a monk song. So that is Fred Hersch playing Fred Hersch using a monk song as a vehicle. Besides what's the big deal? So Fred Hersch is not your thing. Okay. I bet you wouldn't say the same thing about Benny Green when he plays Monk
@Lunar Orbit because some people's imaginations are better than others
Robert Bloom, I'd bet that Monk would have dug Hersch's uniquely inventive interpretation of his own reinvention of Irving Berlin's "Blue Skies".
Found the Monk purist!
3rd world hospital, sorry.