Sharp Nine concert review #2

by Liam Trawick for NC Jazz Beat Hirsh’s arrangements, both of his original compositions and of his covers, were all very playful and engaging. His well-thought-out, memorable melodies mixed with elements of odd meter and dissonant harmony came together to create...

Sharp Nine concert review #1

by Peter Burke for Locavore Jazz The Eric Hirsh Quartet is a true band:​ I’ve heard this group play as often as any around here. Before the gig started Eric asked the sound man if the band sounded “balanced”. They are. Eric’s a fine composer...

Eric Hirsh Quartet show preview

by Dan Ruccia for The Independent Weekly “Pianist and composer Eric Hirsh can play pretty much anything you throw at him. When he’s not leading his jazz quartet…he’s helping drive the progressive hip-hop of The Beast or the salsa shake of Orquesta GarDel....