 New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Shore Fire Media) - Vanity Fair is streaming Fred Hersch's new album 'Whirl' this week, all part of a big year for the piano genius. Hear it here: https://bit.ly/herschvf. 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. Listen to his riveting solo performances and conversation with host John Schaefer: https://bit.ly/herschwnyc The Fred Hersch Trio will headline the Village Vanguard tonight through June 20. 'Whirl' is out next week on Palmetto Records. https://www.fredhersch.com https://www.palmetto-records.com
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