Denver Jazz Presents: The Fred Hersch Trio

About This Event

Acclaimed Jewish musician and jazz legend Fred Hersch will headline the closing night of the Denver Jazz Fest at the Mizel Arts and Culture Center on April 12. Fred Hersch is widely revered as one of jazz's most significant voices — a seventeen-time Grammy nominee, hailed as "a living legend," and one of the most arrestingly innovative pianists of his generation. His artistry is defined by his lyrical intensity, rich harmonic language, and profound emotional depth, evident not just in his playing but in his striking compositions. The enduring strength of this trio lies in their immense common experience and the sensitivity of its members. The result is music of understated elegance, clarity of communication, and deep mutual trust — a living embodiment of mastery in the art of the piano trio. Fred Hersch: piano Drew Gress: bass Johnathan Blake: drums