This 2013 Palmetto Records release captures Fred Hersch in a quartet setting, performing a program of standards and originals with his signature blend of introspection and virtuosic flair.
- The album was recorded at New York City's Avatar Studios in April 2013.
- It features Hersch on piano, with a quartet including alto saxophonist Miguel Zenón, bassist John Hebert, and drummer Gerald Cleaver.
- Free Flying reached number 17 on the US Jazz Albums chart.
Fred Hersch is a preeminent jazz pianist and composer from Cincinnati, Ohio, known for his lyrical playing and sophisticated harmonic language. By 2013, Hersch had established himself as one of the leading lights of contemporary piano jazz, having garnered numerous awards and critical acclaim for his extensive discography.
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