Fred Hersch News

Lesher Center Unveils SFJAZZ PRESENTS @ THE LESHER CENTER Lineup

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 3, 2026

The SFJAZZ Presents @ The Lesher Center lineup has been revealed for the 2026/27 season.

Colin Heshmat to Celebrate ELASTIC GROOVE Studio Debut at Five Spot Jazz

by Joshua Wright — July 20, 2026

Jazz pianist Colin Heshmat will mark his studio recording debut with a live CD release show at Five Spot Jazz in New York, performing post-bop originals and standards with a quartet.

AMERICA/BEAUTIFUL to Be Performed at Chelsea Music Festival With Min Kwon & Timo Andres

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 26, 2026

Chelsea Music Festival will present America/Beautiful, pianist Min Kwon's pandemic-born project featuring variations on 'America the Beautiful' by over 70 composers, including New York premieres, at St.

Chelsea Music Festival to Present 17th Annual Season 'Every Story Counts' in NYC

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 21, 2026

The Chelsea Music Festival has revealed that tickets and season passes are on sale for its 17th annual season, featuring 17 New York Premieres, 1 World Premiere, and a week of concerts, visual art, and culinary events in New York City.

Review: Great Menu at the Dutch Treat Club... Gabrielle Stravelli & Corby Kummer

by Stephen Sorokoff — April 9, 2026

The Dutch Treaters were watching with great interest what Food Author Corby Kummer and Vocalist Gabrielle Stravelli ordered for dinner.

CHELSEA MUSIC FESTIVAL Will Present 2026 Season: Every Story Counts in NYC

by A.A. Cristi — March 25, 2026

The Chelsea Music Festival will present its 17th annual season, titled Every Story Counts, from June 20–27, 2026, featuring concerts, visual art, and culinary events celebrating American stories.

Lineup Set For 54th Annual Stanford Jazz Festival at Stanford University

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 9, 2026

The Stanford Jazz Workshop has announced the 54th annual Stanford Jazz Festival at Stanford University.

Greg Osby, Trio Grande and More Set for SFJAZZ February 2026 Lineup

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 26, 2026

SFJAZZ will present a diverse lineup of jazz performances in February 2026, featuring renowned artists and ensembles.

Joe Lovano, Miguel Zenón and More Set for SMOKE Jazz Club's February 2026 Line-Up

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 19, 2025

SMOKE Jazz Club has unveiled its line-up for the month of February 2026.

Photos: See Highlights of Gabrielle Stravelli December 6th at Birdland

by Rebecca Kaplan — December 9, 2025

See photos from the renowned jazz singer's December 6th performance at Birdland.

Jane Monheit, Stacey Kent, New York Voices & More Set For Birdland Jazz Club And Birdland Theater December 8–21

by A.A. Cristi — December 5, 2025

Artists coming up at Birdland Jazz Club include KT Sullivan, Stacy Sullivan, Jeff Harnar, and Todd Murray in We Love the Winter Weather, Jane Monheit, Bryce Edwards’ Frivolity Hour, Stacey Kent, and Klea Blackhurst / Jim Caruso & Billy Stritch’s A Swinging Birdland Christmas.

SFJAZZ Adds New Shows to 2025/26 Season Lineup

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 19, 2025

SFJAZZ has revealed newly added performances for its 2025–26 Season.

The Gilmore Unveils Inaugural 2026 Larry J. Bell Young Jazz Artist Awardees

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 10, 2025

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PIPES to Open 2025-2026 Music Season at Trinity Church Concerts

by Emmy Rice — June 15, 2025

Trinity Church announced its 2025-2026 music season, featuring world premieres of new works by Andrew Yee and David Hurd; a split presentation 0f Trinity’s acclaimed “gold standard” rendition of Handel’s Messiah; and PIPES, a season-long celebration of the historic inauguration of Trinity’