Pianist/composer Fred Hersch on "Coma Dreams"
In this interview done backstage at the Newport Jazz Festival, pianist/composer Fred Hersch talks about his multi-media work “Coma Dreams.” Hersch was performing at the festival with his trio, featuring bassist John Hebert and drummer Eric McPherson. Interview by Irene Lee. Video production by Paul Park. Editing by Lee Mergner & Melissa Mergner. Thanks to Carolyn McClair, Melanie Nanez, Danny Melnick and the staff of the Newport Jazz Festival. For more information about Fred Hersch, go to www.fredhersch.com For more information about the Newport Jazz Festival, go to www.newportjazzfest.org For more information about JazzTimes, go to www.jazztimes.com
About Newport Jazz Festival
The Newport Jazz Festival is an annual American multi-day jazz music festival held every summer in Newport, Rhode Island. Elaine Lorillard established the festival in 1954, and she and husband Louis Lorillard financed it for many years. They hired George Wein to organize the first festival and bring jazz to Rhode Island.
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