Bilbo Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 I have several cds of Jarrett's on my ipod and some are absolutely works of genius. But some of it seems to be pointless. A bit like a photographer who prints everything rather than one who selects the best image. I downloaded Jarrett's Sun Bear Concerts, 6 cds of improvisation. In some ways it is great, in others, interminable. I love his Still Live LP (I have it on vinyl, the European Quartet stuff with Jan Garbarek, etc, ), some of his 70s stuff is ok. What do others think? Quote
jakenewmanbass Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 I think he's one of the greatest improvisors to walk the earth. I guess it's inevitable that such a prolific player should churn out some stuff that even he might call less than his best, but boy are there some gems in his catalogue. I offer you this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YM2cdtU2qTg Quote
uncle psychosis Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 When Keith Jarrett is on form he's astoundingly good, but like you say a lot of his stuff I find a bit dull. The ECM stuff with Jan Garbarek I like, and his trio with Gary Peacock and Jack Dejohnette is fantastic, but for me his finest recording is The Koln Concert. Absolutely brilliant. Quote
White Cloud Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 Agree with the previous posts - he has great musical energy and is a top improviser. Perhaps blighted by inconsistent material...but some real diamonds. Quote
BetaFunk Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 The last time i saw Jarrett live was his trio with Gary Peacock and Jack DeJohnette and had to suffer the seemingly obligatory lecture about anyone with a camera or recording device. I found it so tedious and unnecessary i've never seen him since and never will again. Genius or not i can well do without that. Quote
lowdown Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 [quote name='jakenewmanbass' timestamp='1372419864' post='2125511'] but boy are there some gems in his catalogue. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YM2cdtU2qTg[/media] [/quote] I know there is, erm... the strange side to him, but you are right, some gems. Your video post, being a great example Garry Quote
RhysP Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 I love The Köln Concert album, but to be honest I've not heard much else by him. Quote
visog Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 [quote name='Vinny' timestamp='1372436246' post='2125789'] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laA6k6dnisk[/media] [/quote] eh? Quote
jimbaby Posted June 29, 2013 Posted June 29, 2013 I have the Koln concert and it is most impressive, only marred (for me) by the grunts and groans. Quote
Vinny Posted June 29, 2013 Posted June 29, 2013 [quote name='visog' timestamp='1372453034' post='2126048'] eh? [/quote] Keith Barrett. Quote
BetaFunk Posted June 29, 2013 Posted June 29, 2013 [quote name='Vinny' timestamp='1372497335' post='2126377'] Keith Barrett. [/quote] Who? Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.