Recorded live in Koln, Germany on January 24, 1975.
Composer: Keith Jarrett.
Personnel: Keith Jarrett (piano).
Recording information: K”ln, Germany (01/24/1975); The Opera, Kolin Germany (01/24/1975).
Albums that sell vast quantities are not always to be recommended. This exceptional example of solo piano is the biggest selling record in the 25 year history of the pioneering jazz label ECM. It is an almost perfect recording of the art of piano dynamics, full of emotion, and throughout the hour or so duration the listener is never bored. Jarrett has repeated his concerts of improvisation hundreds of times, many have been recorded, and presumably, many routes of his spontaneity have led to blind alleys of jazz doodling. This is the best recorded example of the art, unlikely to be bettered.
Professional Reviews
Record Collector (magazine) (p.102) - 5 stars out of 5 -- "Jarrett was known to pull out superb performances in the face of adversity, and this is the result. A work of genius, up there with A LOVE SUPREME and KIND OF BLUE."
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– Customer review on 30/09/2008
This release is one of the seminal moments of modern music, and it's easy to see why. This album confirms Jarrett's virtuosity, even as he pushes piano jazz, and indeed, himself, to new heights. The beauty and genius of this cerebral work lies in it spontenaity, as one can hear Jarrett exploring his own feelings through this entirely improvised piece. The sound of the recording is beautiful too, with the gorgeous spacious echo of the brassy piano making one feel as if they are there witnessing this musical milestone. A jaw-dropping and inspiring recording.
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