Fred Hersch

Name: Fred Hersch
Start: 2026-07-18T14:00:00+03:00
End: 2026-07-18T14:00:00+03:00
Location: Kirjurinluoto Arena

took place · 18 Jul 2026

Kirjurinluoto Arena, Pori

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American jazz pianist Fred Hersch and his trio perform at the Pori Jazz Festival.

About: Fred Hersch

A 17-time Grammy nominee and Guggenheim Fellow, Hersch has spent four decades reshaping the jazz piano trio and solo recital - from his landmark Village Vanguard residencies to his acclaimed ECM recordings. His latest trio album, The Surrounding Green (2025), pairs him with bassist Drew Gress and drummer Joey Baron.

Grammy nominations (no wins)

60+

Albums as leader or co-leader

DownBeat Critics Poll - Jazz Group (2019)

75+

Original compositions written and recorded

What's new

2025-06
Fred Hersch released The Surrounding Green on ECM Records (June 27, 2025), a trio studio album with Drew Gress and Joey Baron - their first studio recording together as a trio.
2025-06
The Surrounding Green received a five-star review from Marlbank and strong critical praise across jazz media upon release.
2024-04
Hersch released Silent, Listening on ECM Records (April 19, 2024), a solo piano album of seven originals produced by Manfred Eicher.

Tour

New York

Tracks

The Surrounding GreenTitle track of his 2025 ECM trio album with Drew Gress and Joey Baron.

Alive at the Village Vanguard2023 duo album with Esperanza Spalding; two 2024 Grammy nominations.

Silent, Listening2024 ECM solo piano album produced by Manfred Eicher.

Breath by Breath2022 album with trio and Crosby Street String Quartet, inspired by meditation practice.

Alone at the Vanguard2011 solo piano landmark; Grammy-nominated; first solo week at Village Vanguard documented.

Recent shows

Jun 21, 2026 Village Vanguard, New York (US)
Jun 21, 2026 Village Vanguard, New York (US)
Jun 20, 2026 Village Vanguard, New York (US)

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