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Fred Hersch Fake Book Version 3

Selected Compositions

1980-2012

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Table of Contents

Technical Information

How To Use This Book

Notes On The Compositions

Discography / Recordings (as of August, 2010)

1. And Now There!s You (1982)

2. At The Close Of The Day (2000)

3. Black Dog Pays A Visit (2000)

4. Cadences (1985)

5. Canzona (2001)

6. Cat!s Paws (1994)

7. The Chase (2000)

8. Child!s Song (1983) **

9. Cloudless Sky (1984)

10. Days Gone By (1989) *

11. departed (1990)

13. Don!t Ask (II B.C.) (1980) **

14. Down Home (1991)

15. Drew!s Blues (1994)

16. Echoes (2000) *

17. The Eleventh Hour (2001) *

18. Endless Stars (2001) *

19. Evanessence (1988)

20. Free Flying (2008)

21. Forward Motion (1989)

22. Gravity's Pull (2006)

23. Heartland (2001)

24. Heartsong (1987) *

25. Hot House Flower (2010)

26. Janeology (1984)

27. A Lark (2001)

28. Lazin' Around (2008) ***

29. Lee!s Dream (2001)

30. Lullabye (1988) *

31. Mandevilla (2008)

32. Marshall!s Plan (2000)

33. Mirage (1981) **

34. Miss B. (2003)

35. Nostalgia (1990)

36. Now And Then (2001)

37. One For Sam (1981)

38. Out Someplace (Blues for Matthew Shepard) (1998)

39. Parting Glance (1994)

40. Phantom of the Bopera (1990)

41. Poem In A Cloud (2005)

42. Professor K. (1989)

43. Rain Waltz (1985) **

44. Rhythm Spirit (2005)

45. The Riddle Song (2002)

41. The Sad Bird (2001) *

46. Sad Poet (2008)

47. Sarabande (1986) *

48. Sartorial (2008)

48. A Simple Samba (1984) **

49. Skipping (2009)

50. Snow Is Falling... (2010)

51. Song Without Words #1: Aria (1999)

52. Song Without Words #2: Ballad (1999)

53. Song Without Words #3: Tango (2000)

54. Song Without Words #4: Duet (2000)

55. Song Without Words #5: The Moon!s Lullabye (2000)

56. Song Without Words #6: Waltz (2000)

57. Still Here (2008)

58. Stuttering (2001)

60. Summersong (1980) **

61. Swamp Thang (1995)

62 Tahira's Smile (2008)

63. Tango Bittersweet (1990)

64. Too Soon (1987)

65. Up In The Air (1995) *

66. Valentine (2001) *

67. Whirl (2008) * = lyrics by Norma Winstone

** = lyrics by Cheryl Pyle

*** = lyrics by Fred Hersch

2010-2012 Additions (Recordings as of September 1, 2012)

Another Contrafact (2008): Fred Hersch & Julian Lage Free Flying

(Palmetto Records, release date fall 2013) Calder (1983): Fred Hersch & Jane Ira Bloom As One (Winter & Winter JMT Edition 919-003-2) Da Vinci (2010): Nico Gori & Fred Hersch Da Vinci (Bee Jazz 051) Dream of Monk (2010): Fred Hersch Trio Alive at the Vanguard (Palmetto 2159) Havana (2011): Fred Hersch Trio Alive at the Vanguard (Palmetto 2159) Heartland (2004) The Fred Hersch Trio "Night and the Music

(Palmetto PM 2124) Fred Hersch & Julian Lage Free Flying (Palmetto Records, release date fall 2013)

Jackalope (2011): Fred Hersch Trio Alive at the Vanguard (Palmetto 2159) Opener (2011): Fred Hersch Trio Alive at the Vanguard (Palmetto 2159) Pastorale (2009): Fred Hersch Alone at the Vanguard (Palmetto 2159) Rising, Falling (2012): Fred Hersch Trio Alive at the Vanguard (Palmetto 2159) Stealthiness (2008): Fred Hersch & Julian Lage Free Flying

(Palmetto Records, release date fall 2013) Tristesse (2012): Fred Hersch Trio Alive at the Vanguard (Palmetto 2159)

Technical Info:

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:

Your system must meet the requirements to run Adobe Acrobat Reader Version 6.0 and higher or

equivalent PDF reader. Adobe Acrobat (or equivalent) must be installed. Visit www.adobe.com system

requirements for your computer.

TO LOCATE A COMPOSITION:

Go to the Table of Contents (page 2). Click on the title (or instructions, discography or composer's

notes) and you will be automatically sent to the first page of the concert version of each composition (or

to the desired location). If there are Bb melody and/or harmony parts, separate bass parts and/or

lyrics, they will follow after the concert part.

TO PRINT A COMPOSITION OR PART:

Follow the instructions for your system for printing PDFs. Keep in mind that you should be able to print

single pages or a range of pages (using the Print To From feature). Check the help menu in your

version of Adobe Acrobat for instructions.

NOTE FOR MAC USERS:

The linking feature may not work if you are using Preview. You must be using Adobe Acrobat. If your

default reader is Preview press control and click on the fakebook icon, this will allow you to select

which program to use to open the fake book Open with: Adobe Acrobat.

HOW TO USE THIS BOOK

CHORD SYMBOLS:

! = major chord (i.e. C!7 = C Major 7)

- = minor chord (i.e. C-7 = c minor 7)

+ = sharp degree (i.e. C7+9 = C7 with a sharp 9th added)

= flat degree (i.e. b-7 = b minor seven with a flatted fifth)

-- Occasionally, I use the indication "alt." to suggest a more complex chord at your discretion.

-- I have tried not to over-write the chord symbols. And in some cases, to be clearer, I have written the

melody out on the grand staff to show my voice leading.

-- If a chord is highly complex or difficult to describe with a symbol, I have occasionally written that

chord out in parentheses.

Bb PARTS:

-- If there are specific parts for trumpet or tenor sax, the tenor sax part should be properly transposed

and in the correct octave.

-- For many of the tunes, the part indications are Bb 1 and Bb 2. On these, the octaves for tenor sax

may need to be adjusted up (usually) or down (sometimes) if the tenor is playing the Bb 2 part. Or you

can try tenor, clarinet or soprano sax lead instead of trumpet lead and give the trumpet the Bb 2 part.

Play around and see what you like best.

FORMS:

-- I have generally indicated the melodic and solo forms that I used in my performance and recording of

each tune. You may find something you like better, but I would suggest starting with the form as

indicated, then see if you want to make any changes.

-- Many of the pieces have separate "solo changes" that capture the flavor of but differ slightly in one or

more aspects from the chord changes under the "head". This is predominantly for ease of soloing.

-- In tunes that have vamp intros, endings or interludes, feel free to modify (shorten or lengthen) those

sections. Sometimes it is nice for one soloist to play on the solo changes, another over the vamp. Or

you can play the vamp under a drum solo.

NOTES ON THE COMPOSITIONS (follows this page):

-- I have put a sentence or two about the composition to let you know whom it was written for and to

give you some insight on where I am coming from as a composer with that particular piece. I hope my

remarks are helpful.

RECORDED DISCOGRAPHY (follows the Notes):

-- What follows is a complete listing of all the recordings to date of these compositions. If there is no

recorded performance listed, it has not been recorded yet.

-- For tunes that have had lyrics added (by Norma Winstone or Cheryl Pyle), the lyric title and recording

is listed underneath the instrumental title and indented. The title of the lyric version will be different (i.e.

the instrumental "Endless Stars" is titled "Stars'" in the vocal version; and the instrumental "Valentine" is

titled "A Wish" in the lyric version). This is to keep track of publishing and performance royalties, so if

you sing the piece, please use the appropriate lyric title (not the instrumental title).

Fred's Short Notes on the Compositions

1. And Now There!s You (1982) -- This was my first short-form ballad, recorded by Art

Farmer in the early 1980's.

2. At The Close Of The Day (2000) -- The title of this comes from a beautiful poem by

Walt Whitman "When I Heard At The Close Of The Day". It was incorporated into my

extended composition "Leaves of Grass". The vocal version "Longing" has lyrics by

Norma Winstone.

3. Black Dog Pays A Visit (2000) -- A piece about depression (Winston Churchill called

depression "the black dog") that uses exclusively minor harmonies. I improvise on the

changes to the "A" section but out of tempo.

4. Cadences (1985) -- An open piece inspired by Keith Jarrett's 70's quartet with Dewey

Redman, Charlie Haden and Paul Motian.

5. Canzona (2001) -- For Toots Thielemans. The melody uses the entire 2-octave range

(middle C to high C) of the chromatic harmonica. This piece also works nicely on

clarinet or flute.

6. Cat!s Paws (1994) -- For Houston-based jazz pianist Dave Catney who died of AIDS in

1994 at the age of 32. He was very gifted and had great life energy.

7. The Chase (2000) -- A canon for trio or quintet that turns into a fast blues.

8. Child!s Song (1983) -- Written for bassist Charlie Haden, I tried to write an open tune

with a folk-like flavor since he hails from rural Missouri. The improvisation can be tonal

or not. The vocal version "Song For All Ages" has lyrics by Cheryl Pyle.

9. Cloudless Sky (1984) -- A fast straight-8th-note trio feature recorded on my first CD as

leader "Horizons".

10. Days Gone By (1989) -- For the wonderful trumpeter and composer Tim Hagans.

This piece has a pseudo-"Dolphin Dance"-feel to the groove. The vocal version "Lost In

Another Time" has lyrics by Norma Winstone.

11. departed (1990) -- Inspired by the death of a close friend from AIDS in 1990.

12. Don!t Ask (II B.C.) (1980) My first original jazz tune. I was definitely influenced by

Billy Strayhorn and Charles Mingus here. The vocal version "Don't Ask" has lyrics by

Cheryl Pyle.

13. Down Home (1991) -- Slightly wacky "swang with a twang" for guitarist Bill Frisell. You

can play one, either or alternate both set of changes on page two.

14. Drew!s Blues (1994) -- For my longtime bassist Drew Gress.

15. Echoes (2000) -- A duet for two horns, one "echoing" the other. A tricky 12/8 groove.

The vocal version "Spirits" has lyrics by Norma Winstone.

16. The Eleventh Hour (2001) -- For my close friend pianist Ethan Iverson with a healthy

dollop of T. Monk influence. The vocal version "The Eighth Deadly Sin" has lyrics by

Norma Winstone.

17. Endless Stars (2001) -- A floating piece inspired by a clear winter's sky at the

MacDowell Colony in Peterborough, NH. The vocal version "Stars" has lyrics by Norma

Winstone.

18. Evanessence (1988) -- For Bill Evans. Though I heard him a few times live, we never

actually met, but I would like to think that he would have enjoyed playing this piece.

19. Free Flying (2008) - A dedication to one of my favorite musicians: Brazilan composer,

pianist and guitarist Egberto Gismonti.

20. Forward Motion (1989) -- A showcase for my band. The Fred Hersch Group, from the

early 90's. Instrumentation was tenor sax, cello, piano, bass and drums but this would

work with trumpet and tenor quite well.

21. Gravity's Pull (2006) - For my close friend, American poet Mary Jo Salter. She has

written a play about gravity, Falling Bodies.

22. Heartland (2001) -- Almost an anagram for the name of Art Lande, one of my mentors

and one of my favorite musicians.

23. Heartsong (1987) -- This upbeat tune uses all the "bright" (non-jazz) major keys: D, G,

A, E and B. The vocal version "Song of Life" has lyrics by Norma Winstone.

24. Hot House Flower (2010) - A dedication to Billy Strayhorn.

25. Janeology (1984) -- For longtime collaborator soprano saxophonist Jane Ira Bloom,

this is a slightly twisted gloss on "Confirmation". (It's fun to play this as a group

improvisation and for everyone to limit themselves to phrases of not more than three

notes at first -- then get denser and more linear.)

26. A Lark (2001) -- A floating swing tune for one of my heroes, British-based trumpeter

and composer Kenny Wheeler. I wrote this in Banff where he taught for many years.

27. Lazin' Around (2008) - Pianist and composer Jimmy Rowles was a mentor during my

early days in New York in the late '70's. This is in the style of a laid-back "saloon song"

and this the only tune of mine to which I have written lyrics - they owe a major debt to

Hoagy Carmichael.

28. Lee!s Dream (2001) -- For jazz legend Lee Konitz, written in the style of Lenny

Tristano and based on the changes to "You Stepped Out of a Dream:

29. Lullabye (1988) -- In the late '80's many of my friends had their first children, so this

was a collective dedication to all the new little lives. The vocal version "Songs and

Lullabies" has lyrics by Norma Winstone.

30. Mandevilla (2009) - Takes its name from a Brazilian jasmine vine.

31. Marshall!s Plan (2000) -- For my friend trumpeter John Marshall, now living in

Cologne. Fast and light.

32. Mirage (1981) -- Originally inspired by a photograph of camels crossing the desert, this

is dedicated to the great bassist George Mraz. The vocal version "Distant Sands" has

lyrics by Cheryl Pyle.

33. Miss B. (2003) -- For my partner Scott Morgan's deceased Rottweiler, Barkley. She

was sweet, energetic, very wiggly and totally food-oriented!

34. Nostalgia (1990) -- A parody of stride piano styles (with the occasional 3/4 bar!).

35. Now And Then (2001) -- A gentle waltz dedicated to Marian McPartland. Please note

the bars of "straight-8ths" in the melody...

36. One For Sam (1981) -- A bass feature in the style of Oscar Pettiford and dedicated to

the great bassist Sam Jones, with whom I had the great pleasure of playing for several

years.

37. Out Someplace (Blues for Matthew Shepard) (1998) -- A programmatic depiction of

the murder of Matthew Shepard in Laramie, Wyoming in 1998. He was a young gay

man who was seduced/abducted by two other young men, taken to a corn field in the

dead of winter, beaten senseless, tied to a fence-post and left to die in the bitter cold.

The opening and closing pitch-series improvisations should be spacious and "cold" and

should last no more than one minute each. The two internal improvisations (over two

variations of the same vamp) should be atonal and build in intensity. The form

cinematically portrays the abduction and the beating -- and fades out on the freezing

field where his life was tragically ended.

38. Parting Glance (1994) -- Unrecorded ballad. Straight-8ths optional.

39. Phantom of the Bopera (1990) -- "The Phantom" was one of Joe Henderson's

nicknames. We worked together over a 10-year period. (You may note that the first

two chord changes of the tune are the same first two changes as his "Recorda Me").

40. Poem In A Cloud (2005) -- Rubato ballad inspired by the Vietnamese Buddhist monk

Thich Nhat Hanh.

41. Professor K. (1989) -- For Denver bassist and instrument maker Kent McLagen, this is

a 14-bar blues. I leave my left hand in my lap on this one and don't comp at all.

42. Rain Waltz (1985) -- The bass figure suggested the sound of raindrops to me. It's nice

to begin the first solo over the vamp and gradually moving away from it. The vocal

version "A Dance for Me" has lyrics by Cheryl Pyle.

43. Rhythm Spirit (2005) -- For master drummer Billy Hart. Energetic and swinging.

44. A Riddle Song (2002) -- Using the title of a poem by Walt Whitman and composed

exclusively of perfect fifths, this is dedicated to drummer Nasheet Waits and serves as

the overture to my song cycle "Leaves of Grass".

45. The Sad Bird (2001) -- A short tone poem with a vamp improvisation section. The

vocal version "Bird in the Rain" has lyrics by Noma Winstone.

46. Sad Poet (2008) - My dedication to Antonio Carlos Jobim. Though it does not sound

like a Jobim tune, I hope that it captures some of the bittersweet quality in much of his

music.

47. Sarabande (1986) -- From my early trio CD of the same name. In the tradition of

Wayne Shorter, it is in ! but is not a waltz. The vocal version "Invitation to the Dance"

has lyrics by Norma Winstone

48. Sartorial (2008) - For Ornette Coleman, always sartorially elegant.

49. A Simple Samba (1984) -- The title says simple, but the changes are anything but!

The vocal version has lyrics by Cheryl Pyle.

50. Skipping (2009) - Written for my Trio +2 and simply fun to play - even though it is not

simple!

51. Snow Is Falling... (2010) - This was composed as snow was falling outside my second

home in the Pennsylvania woods at the New Year.

52. Song Without Words #1: Aria (1999) -- A study in rhythm and the art of sustaining a

long melody over a turbulent figure. Inspired by singer Luciana Souza.

53. Song Without Words #2: Ballad (1999) -- The closest I have come to writing a

standard ballad.

54. Song Without Words #3: Tango (2000) -- Slow and evocative.

55. Song Without Words #4: Duet (2000) -- It is a contrapuntal "duet" between the two

voices in the right hand.

56. Song Without Words #5: The Moon!s Lullabye (2000) -- A tender piece inspired by

my friend, visual artist Marianne Kolb.

57. Song Without Words #6: Waltz (2000) -- Energetic and simple.

58. Still Here (2008) - Written for Wayne Shorter who, in his mid-70's is continuing to

create new and challenging music. He thrives as he has survived.

59. Stuttering (2001) -- It's fun to keep the bass figure going as long as you can into the

solos to disguise the downbeat. I play this without any chords -- lines only.

60. Summersong (1980) -- One of my first tunes, a bebop samba.

61. Swamp Thang (1995) -- This should be played as slow and greasy as possible. It

starts very softly and sparsely, builds in density and volume and ends as loudly as you

can! I usually do a "group" solo on this rather than individual solos.

62. Tahira's Smile (2008) - Tahira Omar is the wife of the Health Minister of Nigeria. We

met at Bellagio, Italy, where we both had fellowships. Her smile could power the world.

63. Tango Bittersweet (1990) -- This piece also exists in a through-composed version for

cello (or violin) and piano published by CF Peters. There is a left-hand pulse that

should be maintained as long as possible.

64. Too Soon (1987) -- Short-form ballad composed as a reaction to a young friend's

death from AIDS.

65. Up In The Air (1995) -- Another composition for Kenny Wheeler. The vocal version

"To Music" has lyrics by Norma Winstone.

66. Valentine (2001) -- A simple piece composed on Valentine's Day. Open improvisation

but try to retain the flavor of the changes. The vocal version "A Wish" has lyrics by

Norma Winstone.

67. Whirl (2008) - Dedicated to the amazing ballerina Suzanne Farrell. The rhythm of the

tune is taken from her pirouetting.

Recorded Compositions by Fred Hersch (Recordings as of August 1, 2010)

(if there is no recording listed, it has not been recorded yet)

And Now There's You (1982);

Art Farmer Quartet "Warm Valley" (Concord Jazz CJ-212)

Ivan Paduart Clair Obscur (A-Records AL73105)

At The Close of the Day (2000);

"Fred Hersch in Amsterdam: Live at the Bimhuis" (Palmetto 2116)

Fred Hersch Trio: "Live at the Village Vanguard" (Palmetto 2099)

Fred Hersch Ensemble: "Leaves of Grass" (Palmetto 2107)

Longing (words by Norma Winstone):

Fred Hersch/Norma Winstone "Songs and Lullabies" (Sunnyside 1108)

Black Dog Pays A Visit (2000);

"The Fred Hersch Trio + 2" (Palmetto PM 2099)

Cadences (1985);

Fred Hersch/Charlie Haden/Joey Baron "Sarabande" (Sunnyside1024)

Canzona (2001): The Fred Hersch Pocket Orchestra: Live at Jazz Standard

(Sunnyside SSC1222)

Michael Moore & Fred Hersch: "This We Know" (Palmetto 3900)

Cat's Paws (1994);

Fred Hersch "Point In Time" (Enja ENJ-9035)


The Chase (2000); "The Fred Hersch Trio + 2" (Palmetto 2099)

Child's Song (1983);

Fred Hersch Songs Without Words (Nonesuch 79612)

Fred Hersch & Jane Ira Bloom "As One" (JMT 850003)

The Fred Hersch Group "Forward Motion" (Chesky JD-55))

Fred Hersch/Charlie Haden/Joey Baron "Sarabande" (Sunnyside1024)

The Fred Hersch Pocket Orchestra: Live at Jazz Standard

(Sunnyside SSC1222)

Song For All Ages (words by Cheryl Pyle):

Roseanna Vitro "Softly" (Concord Jazz 4587)

Jeri Brown with Fred Hersch "Mirage" (Justin Time 38-2)

Mili Bermejo "Quartet Nuevo" (Jimena DG-001)

Cloudless Sky (1984); Fred Hersch Trio "Horizons" (Concord Jazz CCD-267)

Days Gone By (1989):

Fred Hersch Trio: "Live at the Village Vanguard" (Palmetto 2099)

"E.T.C. plus 1" (Red Records)


The Fred Hersch Group "Forward Motion" (Chesky JD-55)

Lost In Another Time (words by Norma Winstone)


...departed (1990):

Fred Hersch Let Yourself Go (Nonesuch 79598-2)


Don't Ask (II B.C.) (1980):

Jeri Brown "Unfolding The Peacocks" (lyric by Cheryl Pyle) (Justin Time 45-2)

Down Home (2001): "The Fred Hersch Trio + 2" (Palmetto 2099)


(Sunnyside SSC1222)

Drew's Blues (1994): Fred Hersch "Point In Time" (Enja 9035 )

Echoes (2000)

Spirits (words by Norma Winstone):


The Eleventh Hour (2001)

The Eighth Deadly Sin (words by Norma Winstone):


Endless Stars (2001): Fred Hersch Trio: "Live at the Village Vanguard" (Palmetto 2099)

Stars (words by Norma Winstone):


Kate McGarry "Mercy Streets" (Palmetto 2109)

Evanessence (1988);

Fred Hersch Trio "Heartsongs" (Sunnyside 1047)

Fred Hersch "Evanessence: A Tribute to Bill Evans" (Evidence 22204)



"The Fred Hersch Trio Plays" (Chesky JD-116)

Forward Motion (1989); The Fred Hersch Group "Forward Motion" (Chesky JD-55)

Free Flying (2008): The Fred Hersch Pocket Orchestra: Live at Jazz Standard

(Sunnyside SSC1222)

Gravity's Pull (2006): The Fred Hersch Trio "Night and the Music" (Palmetto 2124)

Heartland (2001): The Fred Hersch Trio "Night and the Music" (Palmetto 2124)

Heartsong (1987);

Fred Hersch Songs Without Words (Nonesuch 79612)

Fred Hersch Trio "Heartsongs" (Sunnyside 1047),


Eddie Daniels "Blackwood" (GRP 9584)

"Fred Hersch: Live At Maybeck, Volume 31" (Concord Jazz CCD-4596)

Song Of Life (words by Norma Winstone):


Hot House Flower (2010)

Janeology (1984);

Thirteen Ways Focus (Palmetto Records 2055)

4 In Perspective (Village Life 009 09VL)

Fred Hersch & Jane Ira Bloom "As One" (JMT 850003)


A Lark (2001); "Fred Hersch in Amsterdam: Live at the Bimhuis" (Palmetto 2116)


Lazin' Around (2008): Amy Cervini "Lovefool" (Orange Grove OG-1103)

Lee's Dream (2001); "The Fred Hersch Trio + 2" (Palmetto PM 2099)

Michael Moore & Fred Hersch: "This We Know" (Palmetto 3900)


(Sunnyside SSC1222)

Lullabye (1988);




Songs & Lullabies (words by Norma Winstone):


Mandevilla (2008): Fred Hersch Trio "Whirl" (Palmetto 2143)

Marshall's Plan (2000); "The Fred Hersch Trio + 2" (Palmetto 2099)

Mirage (1981);

Art Farmer Quintet "Mirage" (Soul Note 1046)

Jon Metzger "Out of the Dark" (VSOP Records 36)

Distant Sands (lyrics by Cheryl Pyle:

Jeri Brown with Fred Hersch "Mirage" (Justin Time 38-2)

Mili Bermejo "Quartet Nuevo" (lyric by Cheryl Pyle) (Jimena DG-001)

Roseanna Vitro "A Quiet Place" (lyric by Cheryl Pyle) (Skyline Records 1001)

Miss B. (2003; "The Fred Hersch Trio + 2 (Palmetto 2099)

Nostalgia (1990); The Fred Hersch Group "Forward Motion" (Chesky JD-55)

One for Sam (1981);

Art Farmer Quartet "A Work of Art" (Concord Jazz CJ-179)

Rich Perry What Is This (Steeplechase SCCD 31374)

Out Someplace (Blues For Matthew Shepard) (1998);

Thirteen Ways Focus (Palmetto Records PM-2055)


Phantom of the Bopera (1987);

Fred Hersch Trio: Live at the Village Vanguard" (Palmetto 2099)




Poem In A Cloud (2005):

Professor K. (1989); The Fred Hersch Group "Forward Motion" (Chesky JD-55)

Rain Waltz (1985);

"Fred Hersch Trio + 2" (Palmetto 2099)

Toots Thielemans "Only Trust Your Heart" (Concord Jazz CJ-355)



A Dance For Me (words by Cheryl Pyle):

Janis Siegel and Fred Hersch "Short Stories" (Atlantic 81989)

Rhythm Spirit (2005): The Fred Hersch Trio "Night and the Music" (Palmetto 2124)

A Riddle Song (2002);


"Leaves of Grass" (Palmetto 2107)

The Sad Bird (2001): Michael Moore & Fred Hersch: "This We Know"

(Palmetto)

Bird In The Rain (words by Norma Winstone):


Sad Poet (2008): Fred Hersch Trio "Whirl" (Palmetto 2143)

Sarabande (l986);

Fred Hersch Songs Without Words (Nonesuch 79612-2)

Fred Hersch/Charlie Haden/Joey Baron "Sarabande" (Sunnyside 1024)

Toots Thielemans "Only Trust Your Heart" (Concord Jazz CJ-355)

"Fred Hersch: Live At Maybeck, Volume 31" (Concord Jazz CCD-4596)

Invitation to the Dance (words by Norma Winstone):



(Sunnyside SSC1222)

A Simple Samba (1984);

Roseanna Vitro "A Quiet Place (words by Cheryl Pyle) (Skyline 1001)

Skipping (2009): Fred Hersch Trio "Whirl" (Palmetto 2143)

Snow Is Falling... (2010): Fred Hersch Trio "Whirl" (Palmetto 2143)

Song Without Words #1: Aria (1999);


Song Without Words #2: Ballad (1999);


Song Without Words #3: Tango (2000);


Song Without Words #4: Duet (2000);



(Sunnyside SSC1222)

Song Without Words #5: The Moon!s Lullaby (2000);


Song Without Words #6: Waltz (2000);


Stuttering (2001): Fred Hersch Trio: "Live at the Village Vanguard" (Palmetto 2099)


(Sunnyside SSC1222)

Still Here (2008): Fred Hersch Trio "Whirl" (Palmetto 2143)

Summersong (1980);

Art Farmer Quartet"A Work of Art" (Concord Jazz CJ-179)

Jon Metzger "Out of the Dark" (VSOP Records 36)

Swamp Thang (1995);

Fred Hersch Trio: Live at the Village Vanguard" (Palmetto 2099)

Fred Hersch/MichaelMoore/Gerry Hemingway "Thirteen Ways (GM3033)

Tahira's Smile (2008)

Tango Bittersweet (1990);

Thirteen Ways Focus (Palmetto Records 2055)



"Memento Bittersweet" (BMG/Catalyst 61979)

Too Soon (1987); Fred Hersch "Point In Time" (Enja ENJ-9035 2)

Up In The Air (1995);



To Music (words by Norma Winstone):


Valentine (2001); "Fred Hersch in Amsterdam: Live at the Bimhuis" (Palmetto 2116)

Tamir Hendelman: Destinations (Resonance Records RCD 1017)

A Wish (words by Norma Winstone):



(Sunnyside SSC1222)

Whirl (2008): Fred Hersch Trio "Whirl" (Palmetto 2143)

LAZIN' AROUND

(for Jimmy Rowles)

Music and Lyrics by Fred Hersch

Lazin' by the lakeside in early June, The sun says that it's near to noon. I love the summer days With all their warming rays, The evening calls of half-crazed loons. I love how I can feel the sunshine upon my face, Relaxing with the slowed-down pace On a peaceful day, I slip away And dream so sweet -- my lazy dream of you. SOLO When I waken it's gettin' close to two, The sky is still a brilliant blue. Oh how the time goes by Gazin' up at the sky -- A pleasure to have nothing to do! But I gotta think at some point 'bout getting back To the place where my love waits for me. So on this peaceful day, I'll slip away And go back home -- to laze around with you... With you.

2006 Fred Hersch

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A WishMusic: Fred Hersch

Lyrics: Norma Winstone

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