Wow... Absolutely remarkable testimony

Fred's playing is how I got introduced to the music of Joni Mitchell. His cover of "Both Sides Now" I found so beautiful. I had no idea he'd been through all this. What a story.

Wishing you and all with long COVID a full recovery. In the meantime, pace yourself, savor all you can do and can experience in this life.

Beautiful. I am so grateful for the artistry of Fred Hersch. His albums are truly a balm for the soul and as a jazz musician myself, inspiring on many levels.

Hi , I’m a classically trained pianist and I write short piano solos…I went through septic shock and coma for 3 weeks too..I know what you have been through and applaud you for dealing with it through music . I found you through Rondy Charleston, I thought Emma piano when she was young 😊

WOW! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😊💛

So Heavy.....thank you Fred.

Hey Fred, I heard your music for the first time in a small mission library in San Francisco. The solo pieces youve played that day were so beautiful! Before every piece you've shared very intimate details about when you wrote them and how special this music was to you; the deep connection between the music and your immense struggle. I was in tears, deeply touched. To this day I listen to your music and try to learn as much as I can from it. Thank you for staying with us and all of your hard work. You're truly unique and I along with many others will never stop appreciating what you've done for the jazz community. thank you.

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Thanks for everything, Fred. I can’t describe how deeply moved I am by your music- and your story.

it was a fantastic experience, just walking through musicians of a quatuor or an orchestra, thank you Mahler Orchestra and Princeton University for bringing this to us!

One of the greats

Thsk you so much!

anyone know where I can find the recording of him at smalls in 2008? referenced @ 07:38

I remember listening to Fred at the Angry Squire in NYC. Marc Johnson and Adam Nussbaum completed the trio. Fred played so well.

Mainly jazz is the music what many people hate, cause they heard that jazz snob stuff with no heart and soul. But Fred Hersch bringht there a lot of real emotions and beauy just like Michel Petrucciani did. That's the real jazz and art. Usually there is something tragic story behind it like it was with Michel also, who suffered that genetic disease "osteogenesis imperfecta".

What a man. Truly. I am in awe of everything about him.

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Beautiful

Thank you! This is exactly it! It’s so hard.

Wonderful inspiring

wow, just wow

I lost my relative pitch thanks to Covid.

It’s the music, yes, which helped him express, connect, share experiences, learn, move on -, but lord, what an indomitable spirit this man has… I hope he will be making music in 20 years time. And if just for himself. 💛 Thanks for the honesty 🙏

Your recording of the Popper Etudes are great.

I am now 2.5+ years with long covid. I am a professional drummer. Went from 300 shows a year to barely half, and have all but officially quit my day job because of it. I have been teaching myself bass since covid. There were more days that I couldn't play a note than not. It's been challenging. I, like you, have learned to ration my energy, and mercifully, was able to find relief from most of the electronics issues with nic patch treatment. It's a 🎢 of suck.

I'm also a cellist, and I've met Joshua and taken a master class from him. I also have long COVID. Same thing for me: It absolutely destroyed my brain and body. I had to leave my job because I couldn't drive. The sad thing for me is the psychological damage from long-COVID rewired music from a passion into a traumatic trigger. This absolutely kills me to see that Joshua is battling the same thing because I know firsthand how indescribably horrible long-COVID is.

A good couple ..very proud of you..Gadd Davis, pianist

Love Fred’s work. One of a kind! Thank you 🙏.

I loved hearing the children on KZbin after reading your book. House of Music. Raising the Kenna Masons. I brought my students home and created a musical family. I dream the same dreams. Wonderful to see what you created family wise and Music wise. Congratulations!!! Jen Clement

I loved your book and looked you up on google. Loved the music and the video etc .

Fred is a - thankfully- living treasure

thank you for never givin' up sir🙏🏽

you have so much courage, love, creativity, you inspire me I play to your recordings every day,,,I play flute and saxophone

THANK YOU FRED They see a thin man, I see a mighty warrior. Thank you for all this beauty. A pianist.

Wow.

wonderfull

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This was so inspirational. What a beautiful and powerful couple. I love their value base, togetherness and commitment to enabling and empowering their beautiful7 children. Such gifted children. What a wonderful joy and blessings. I saw Sheku recently in Birmingham, amazing.

What's the song at 1:39 ?

Yes, an excellent interview. I will be reading the book. If we all could have had parents like that!

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he's not just another pretty face. the man is brilliant. love him!

Great piece, and I am happy for Joshua and that he is learning to cope with this condition in his own way. I appreciate his explanation of how post acute covid disorder can affect someone. I have long covid myself and describing the condition to those who are not aware of the condition can at times be difficult. I often explain it like when your cell phone battery is at 5%, you can get a quick recharge and perform most tasks, however it is very easy to overdo it and completely shut down.

Grande musicista

An amazing mother I had the privilege of taking her and one of her children one Saturday morning to the Royal Academy in my London Taxi and I was amazed at how many children this very young looking lady had raised and nurtured and the journey she took on Saturday’s to bring one of her beautiful children to the academy. I had no idea of the breath of talent only that one parent had Caribbean heritage. So nice to see them both on here

A beautiful testimony by a beautiful artist.

There are not enough ❤️s on the internet for this

Wonderful and moving