The Fred Hersch Trio Plays One-Step Pressing

Fresh Interpretations of Tunes by Hersch's Favorite Jazz Composers on One-Step 180g Vinyl LP!
Described by Hersch as "a no-gimmicks album to showcase my working band," 1994's The Fred Hersch Trio Plays was his third album for Chesky Records and the pianist's follow-up to his Grammy-nominated 1992 album Dancing in the Dark. With simpatico support from double bassist Drew Gress and drummer Tom Rainey, Hersch presented fresh interpretations of tunes by his favorite jazz composers, which included Miles Davis ("Milestones"), Wayne Shorter ("Iris"), Thelonious Monk ("Played Twice"), Dizzy Gillespie ("Con Alma"), and Herbie Hancock "Speak Like a Child"). The album also includes an original number, "Evanessence," which Hersch composed as a salute to pianist Bill Evans.
Born in Cincinnati, USA, jazz pianist and composer Fred Hersch began playing the piano at the age of four and attended the New England Conservatory in Boston until his graduation in 1977. Later he moved to New York, where he quickly became a sought-after pianist. Significantly influenced by Bill Evans, Hersch made a name for himself as a border crosser between jazz and classical music and initially performed as a sideman for musicians such as Stan Getz, Joe Henderson, Gary Burton, Art Farmer and Charlie Haden. Soon Hersch also attracted international attention with his own compositions, band projects and especially with his solo programs. He was the first musician to have the honour of performing his solo piano program for a week in the famous Village Vanguard. Hersch has been nominated ten times for a Grammy, both for Best Instrumental Jazz Recording and Best Instrumental Composition. "Fred Hersch Solo" (2015) won a coup de coeur from the Charles Cros Academy as well as the Grand Prix of the French Académie du Jazz. In 2003 he received a Guggenheim Fellowship for his compositions. In 2016, the Jazz Journalists Association named him "Jazz Pianist of the Year".
Originally recorded on February 16 and 17, 1994 at the Astoria Queens in New York, "The Fred Hersch Trio Plays" is a unique gem in Chesky Records' catalog. We are pleased to present the new edition of this wonderful album – as a 180 gram vinyl (33 rpm) and pressed for the first time in the sonically superior one-step process, which brilliantly showcases Chesky's famous production and recording techniques!
The Fred Hersch Trio Plays is a remarkable collection of performances affirming that jazz is about exploration, constant reinvention, and selfless teamwork. The album is reissued on 180g One Step Pressing Vinyl LP.
"If you are a fan of jazz piano trio, do not miss this opportunity to enjoy one of the best." - Brian Bartolini, AllMusic, 4.5/5

Features:

• 180g Vinyl
• One-Step Pressing
• New Liner Notes
• Limited Edition

Musicians:

• Fred Hersch, piano
• Drew Gress, bass
• Tom Rainey, drums

Selections:

Side A
1. Milestones
2. Iris
3. Play Twice
4. Con Alma
Side B
1. Mood Indigo
2. Speak Like A Child
3. Evanessence
4. Forerunner