mycomadreamsThe astonishing new musical journey from Fred Hersch, based on his medical crisis in 2008, “My Coma Dreams” will be performed live in San Francisco on Sunday, October 30th at 7 pm at the Herbst Theater.

Featuring actor/singer Michael Winther and the 11-piece Fred Hersch Ensemble, the 75-minute composition follows the progress of Hersch’s life-threatening illness using the words of those close to him, while through music and images, song and narration, it explores the dream-reality experienced by Hersch. “My Coma Dreams” was conceived, written and directed by Herschel Garfein.

According to a letter from Gloria Hersch, chair of the Healdsburg Jazz Festival board of directors, The music represents an intensely personal exploration based on eight dreams and nightmares experienced by Fred during his illness in 2009 and is staged with animation, graphics, text and narration/vocals. Henry and I attended the two premiers of this work last Spring, and the sold out audiences gave standing ovations after each performance.”

For tickets visit this site or call (415) 392-2545. “My Coma Dreams” should have special interest Healdsburg Jazz Festival fans, and we hope to see many of you there. Please tell your friends about this extraordinary musical event.


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