Fred Hersch Tickets
Fred Hersch Concert Tickets
Escape into the jazz-blues genre with Fred Hersch tickets from TicketSmarter. An innovative, unusually expressive pianist and eloquent composer, Fred Hersch has also made a considerable mark as an educator and as jazz's first openly gay, HIV-positive artist, unafraid to voice his opinions, campaigning passionately and fund-raising for AIDS charities. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1955, his dramatic life was portrayed in his 2017 autobiography 'Good Things Happen Slowly: A Life in and Out of Jazz' and the 2016 feature film 'The Ballad of Fred Hersch'. A child prodigy, he was playing piano by the age of four and composing his own tunes by the time he was eight, and, two years after that, he started winning piano competitions. His fame spread from 1978 when he played with Art Farmer and went on to accompany singer Chris Connor and work in a duo with bass player Ratso Harris.
Praised for the intensity of his playing in various line-ups with numerous musical partners, his reputation as one of the greatest jazz musicians of his generation was further enhanced by the remarkable ambition and fearlessness of his original compositions. Notable works included the chamber piece 'Leaves of Grass', in which he set Walt Whitman's poetry to music, featuring the singers Kurt Elling and Kate McGarry with an instrumental octet, while he has also received great acclaim for the albums 'Alive at The Vanguard', 'Free Flying' with Julian Lage, 'Floating' and 'Sunday Night at The Vanguard'.
His hedonistic lifestyle resulted in severe medical problems and in 2007 he was in a medically induced coma for two months, an experience that produced one of his most groundbreaking creations, the theatrical jazz hybrid 'My Coma Dreams'. The album was adapted in a stage show which tackled the difference between reality and dreams. He has also taught at the New England Conservatory, the Juilliard School and the Manhattan School of Music and has become a major influence on a new generation of jazz musicians. In 2018 he released 'Live in Europe', a live recording of him and the Fred Hersch Trio. Buy Fred Hersch tickets today and get lost in the music.
How much are Fred Hersch tickets?
On a whole, Fred Hersch ticket prices can be found starting from various ranges as determined by the venue and whether the artist is performing at a festival. Admission for a 1-4 day pass at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival at the New Orleans Fairgrounds can start from around $90 - $430 and VIP options can begin at about $1,950. Choose the level that’s right for you and buy from our site today.
When do Fred Hersch tickets go on sale?
The date and time that Fred Hersch concert tickets go on sale will vary. Once a tour is announced, you can typically buy admission from us right away. Very often, we have tickets available in advance of a public sale and a pre-sale code is not required.
Fred Hersch Tour Dates & Concert Schedule
Don’t be surprised to find Fred Hersch playing at intimate jazz clubs and appearing on the lineup of festivals such as the Beale Street Music Festival in Memphis, Tennessee and the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in Louisiana. Other popular performance platforms include the Birdland Jazz Club in New York City and the Chicago Blues Festival in Illinois. Fred Hersch tour dates will typically feature an array of gigs at a variety of venues and events.
Show after show, the artist brings a signature style and smooth vibe that sounds superior to any stage. The Fred Hersch concert schedule generally boasts a plethora of options. So, make plans to be in the audience!
Songs from the Fred Hersch Tour Setlist
Fred Hersch's setlist while performing in New York , NY at “Village Vanguard” included the following songs:
- Whirl
- Wichita Lineman
- Whisper Not
- Plainsong
- Piccola Canzone
- Just You Just Me
Source: Setlist.fm
