Fred Hersch

A SUBTLE DIALOGUE BETWEEN PIANO AND GUITAR

Piano and guitar are not considered the most compatible instruments in jazz. Both seem to collide as part of a rhythm section, and both are considered soloists. On their new album of duets, titled FREE FLYING, however, pianist FRED HERSCH and guitarist JULIAN LAGE create a wonderful world out of this unusual combination.

The album was recorded live at Kitano, in New York, in February of 2013, and the live in performance ambiance adds to the subtle sensations created by their music. They play mostly compositions by Hersh, plus two standards: Thelonious Monk's "Monk's Dream", Sam Rivers' "Beatrice".

A truly pleasant listening experience.

PERSONNEL:

FRED HERSCH, piano
JULIAN LAGE, guitar

Recorded live at Jazz at Kitano, New York, February 2013.

TRACKS:

01. Song Without Words Nº4
02. Down Home
03. Heartland
04. Free Flying
05. Beatrice
06. Song Without Words Nº3
07. Stealthiness
08. Gravity's Pull
09. Monk's Dream