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Fred Hersch ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Session

Revered US pianist Fred Hersch plays an exclusive session from his home in Pennsylvania.

JumokΓ© Fashola presents an exclusive session from revered US pianist Fred Hersch, recorded at his home in Pennsylvania.

Described as β€œa living legend” by the New Yorker, Hersch has been a key figure on the US jazz scene since the 1970s. He’s worked with greats such as trumpeter Art Farmer and saxophonist Joe Henderson and has mentored many of the next generation of piano stars, among them Brad Mehldau. His J to Z ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Session includes sparkling renditions of tunes by Benny Golson and Joni Mitchell.

Produced by Dominic Tyerman for Somethin’ Else.

1 hour, 29 minutes

Last on

Sat 9 May 2020 17:00
ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Omer Avital

    Shabazi

  • Walter Smith III

    Lotto

  • Line Kruse

    Ahora

  • Fred Hersch

    Both sides, now

  • Joni Mitchell

    Goodbye Pork Pie Hat

  • John Law's Congregation

    And Them

  • Warmer Than Blood

    Not My Usual Type

  • Fred Hersch

    Whisper Not

  • Rachel Therrien

    Pigalle

  • Bix Beiderbecke

    Singin' the Blues

  • Nat Birchall

    Mystical Dub

  • Nat Birchall's Inspirations

    • Cedric β€œIm” Brooks

      Let Freedom Reign

    • Vin Gordon

      Raw Roots

    • John Coltrane

      Stellar Regions

    • The Sun Ra Arkestra

      Thoughts under a Dark Blue Light

  • Fred Hersch

    Havana

Broadcast

  • Sat 9 May 2020 17:00
    ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3

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