Categories Best of Jazz Editors’ Picks Review REVIEW: Fred Hersch, OPEN BOOK Post author By Editor Post date August 5, 2017 Fred Hersch has yet to make an unworthy recording. Open Book is easily recommended as an example of his artistry. Tags 1 Jazz Journalists Association “Pianist of the Year” 2011, 1 Jazz Journalists Association “Pianist of the Year” 2016, 3 DownBeat Critics’ Poll “Pianist of the Year” 2015, 3 DownBeat Critics’ Poll “Pianist of the Year” 2016, Ann Braithwaite, Benny Golson, Fred Hersch, Honorary Doctorate, Jazz Artistry Now, New York, Nominated for Jazz Journalists Association “Pianist of the Year” 2015, Nominated for Jazz Journalists Association “Trio or Duo of the Year” 2015, Open Book, Palmetto Records, Scott Yanow