On July 26, as part of their Jazz at the Maverick series, Maverick Concerts hosted pianist and composer Fred Hersch and his latest trio at the venue.

Review by Sal Cataldi for NYS Music

(l-r) Fred Hersch, Drew Gress, Jochen Rueckert at Maverick Concerts (July 26, 2025) – photo by Melissa Cino for Maverick Concerts

Like the great Bill Evans, Hersch is a balladeer of the highest order, someone who can have you choking back tears with his tender manipulation of the ivories. His masterful melodic improvisation on the Benny Carter classic, “This Is Always,” and the aforementioned “Wichita Lineman” provided more than ample evidence.

– Sal Cataldi for NYS Music