We tagged along as Fred was giving a tour to drummer Richie Barshay of his hometown of Cincinnati Then, cold beer in frosted glasses at Flo's beautiful home
Congratulations Fred for Best Pianist Award
The Jazz Journalists Association Awarded Fred BEST PIANIST!Â
We’re filming in Cincinnati this weekend
Charlotte and Andy are  in Cincinnati this weekend filming Fred in his hometown. They'll be at the Blue Wisp for his performances, the first time Fred has played a local club in Cincinnati in a very long time. If you see them around town, don't be shy...
“A work of dream art as elegant as Stravinsky’s ‘Petit Concert’ and as memorable as ‘Yesterday.'”
Beautiful review from David Hadju in The New Republic with some video excerpts from the premiere.
The show, as they say, has a lot of heart
Check out the review of MY COMA DREAMS in Culturebot "a beautiful piece, seamlessly combining music, theater and video into one coherent, dream-like narrative."
Long standing ovation at the Premiere of MY COMA DREAMS
We are all so happy about the premiere of MY COMA DREAMS. We are going through footage and will post more photos soon!
Steinway under fluorescent light
Fred rehearsing on the piano he will playing on at the Premiere in a week. Beautiful pianos, great sound and terrible light. Can we all agree that it's time to get rid of fluorescent lights.
Jazz Journalists Assoc. Jazz Awards
Fred Hersch has been nominated for pianist of the year! Congratulations Fred. http://www.jjajazzawards.org/p/2011-nominees.html
Espresso and croissants
Director and librettist Herschel Garfein at Fred's for a rehearsal. Almost every meeting with Fred starts with an espresso and pastries from Balthazar. What a treat!
Countdown to “My Coma Dreams”
Had an amazing shoot today at SIR studios, where, we were told "A very professional" band was rehearsing very loudly across the hall from Stage 2. This iphone photo doesn't do it justice....About 4 weeks out from the premiere of "My Coma Dreams." Fred Hersch at the piano. Andy Shocken, camera left. Charlotte Lagarde, camera …
The Ballad of Fred Hersch 