THE MASTER OF IMPROVISATION: FRED HERSCHAmerican pianist, improviser, composer, and influential artist Fred Hersch has cemented his place in the jazz hall of fame over three decades with more than 50 albums as a frontman or co-leader, for which he received an impressive fifteen Grammy nominations.Heir to the legacy of Bill Evans and a mentor to Brad Mehldau, Hersch captivates audiences with his virtuosic, delicate, and introspective style.His rare appearances in Paris make his performance at the festival a truly special occasion, where he will unveil his latest album released by ECM just weeks prior. "Silent, Listening", is a remarkable addition to ECM's esteemed collection of solo piano recordings. Featuring seven original compositions and a selection of meticulously curated standards, including timeless pieces such as “Star-Crossed Lovers” by Billy Strayhorn, “Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise” by Sigmund Romberg, “Winter Of My Discontent” by Alec Wilder, and “The Wind” by Russ Freeman, Hersch's performance promises to deliver his signature blend of great focus, sensitivity, and grace.Imagine the artist alone at the piano, nestled within the magnificent wood-panelled Maison de l'Océan grand amphitheatre, for a glimpse of things to come…undoubtedly a pure moment of musical grace in the making....
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THE MASTER OF IMPROVISATION: FRED HERSCHAmerican pianist, improviser, composer, and influential artist Fred Hersch has cemented his place in the jazz hall of fame over three decades with more than 50 albums as a frontman or co-leader, for which he received an impressive fifteen Grammy nominations.Heir to the legacy of Bill Evans and a mentor to Brad Mehldau, Hersch captivates audiences with his virtuosic, delicate, and introspective style.His rare appearances in Paris make his performance at the festival a truly special occasion, where he will unveil his latest album released by ECM just weeks prior. "Silent, Listening", is a remarkable addition to ECM's esteemed collection of solo piano recordings. Featuring seven original compositions and a selection of meticulously curated standards, including timeless pieces such as “Star-Crossed Lovers” by Billy Strayhorn, “Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise” by Sigmund Romberg, “Winter Of My Discontent” by Alec Wilder, and “The Wind” by Russ Freeman, Hersch's performance promises to deliver his signature blend of great focus, sensitivity, and grace.Imagine the artist alone at the piano, nestled within the magnificent wood-panelled Maison de l'Océan grand amphitheatre, for a glimpse of things to come…undoubtedly a pure moment of musical grace in the making.
Le pianiste improvisateur des plus brillants de notre époqueInstallé au panthéon du jazz depuis trois décennies avec plus de 50 albums à son actif en tant que leader ou co-leader, le pianiste américain, improvisateur, compositeur et maître à penser Fred Hersch est l’un des artistes les plus nominés aux Grammy’s, c’est à dire quinze fois.Pianiste héritier de Bill Evans et mentor de Brad Mehldau, son jeu à la fois virtuose, délicat et introspectif transporte instantanément son public.La présence du pianiste à Paris est rare, et c’est au festival qu’il nous fera l’honneur de présenter son nouvel album sorti chez ECM quelques semaines plus tôt. « Silent, Listening » s’impose spontanément comme une contribution majeure au vaste répertoire d’enregistrements de piano solo qu’ECM a constitué au fil des années. Sept pièces originales ainsi qu’une poignée de standards délicieusement choisis parmi lesquels “Star-Crossed Lovers” de Billy Strayhorn, “Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise” de Sigmund Romberg, “Winter Of My Discontent” d’Alec Wilder et “The Wind” de Russ Freeman – tous interprétés avec ce même cocktail de concentration, de sensibilité et de grâce qui a fait la renommée de Fred Hersch.Imaginez l’artiste, seul au piano, au cœur de ce joyau architectural boisé qu’est le grand amphithéâtre de la Maison de l’Océan, et vous voilà le témoin d’une soirée mémorable.Un pur moment de grâce.
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