Horizons

Fred Hersch | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 14, 1999)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Concord Records
• ASIN: B00001IVKL
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #300,738 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. My Heart Stood Still

2. Moon And Sand

3. The Star Crossed Lovers

4. One Finger Snap

5. Surrey With The Fringe On Top

6. Miyako

7. Cloudless Sky

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fred Hersch beginnings, November 29, 2007

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Santi Spadaro "Santi Spadaro" (Auburn, AL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Horizons (Audio CD)

This is Fred Hersch's first recording as a leader. His style is not yet completely defined, yet all his talent is here, along with some of his later fixations, like Wayne Shorter's tune Miyako. This last tune is one of the best tracks, performed in a very "herschy" way, the first in a long line of beautiful versions by the Fred Hersch trio + eventual guests. My least favorite track is One Finger Snap: maybe the tempo is too fast and he ends up playing too many licks. The performances of Marc Johnson and Joey Baron are also great. Definitively recommended, whether you're a fan of Fred Hersch or not.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Underrated Jazz Pianist, December 3, 2008

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J. Rich - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Horizons (Audio CD)

"Horizons" was released on Concord Records in 1984. It stands as one of his best recordings next to "Fred Hersch Trio Plays" and "Dancing In The Dark," which are two outstanding trio records to pick up in addition with this one. Lyrical, melodic, at times swinging, Fred Hersch never fails to disappoint. He's joined by a killer rhythm section: Marc Johnson on bass and Joey Baron on drums. Very underrated pianist and this album is definitely worth owning. Highly recommended.