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This item ships 4/21/23. $16.98 - Free Shipping in the US. PRE-ORDER HERE From John: I've been making “records” as a leader for 40 years as of 2023. They have been in all different iterations and themes. In the past few years, having gone back to smaller group recordings, I’ve made my way back to what I like best…the dreamless trio and to a theme I haven’t explored before-Stage and Screen, music from the Broadway stage and the movies. In putting together my latest trio, Mike

The January issue of Downbeat Magazine features Fred Hersch and esperanza spalding as its cover story, celebrating the release of their duet album Alive at the Vanguard. The article looks at the fondness that 67-year-old Fred Hersch and 38-year-old esperanza spalding have for each other. It’s a friendship that now has been documented on Alive at the Village Vanguard, an intimate “lightning in a bottle” gig captured in 2018 that features Hersch on piano and spalding on vocals.

Pianist/composer Fred Hersch and vocalist/bassist/songwriter esperanza spalding can both be counted among the most acclaimed and inventive artists in modern jazz. The Village Vanguard is the music’s most revered venue, having played host to countless legendary musicians and beloved live recordings. The duo and the club converge for a magical performance on Alive at the Village Vanguard, a rare opportunity for listeners to enjoy the singular and thrilling collaboration between