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Track Listings
| 1. Spiral Dance |
| 2. Blossom |
| 3. Long As You Know You're Living Yours |
| 4. Belonging |
| 5. The Windup |
| 6. Solstice |
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When Keith Jarrett debuted this largely Nordic quartet, he was in the midst of developing a US-based group of the same size with heavy leanings toward the approaches of Ornette Coleman and Paul Bley (even using veterans of Coleman bands). With the Nordic band, Jarrett was better suited to play wistful, melodic vamps that got great mileage out of Jan Garbarek's wavering but mostly vibrato-free tone and the ethereal rhythmic floats supplied by drummer Jon Christensen and bassist Palle Danielsson. "Blossom" is a lengthy, smouldering ballad, as tender as it gets in Jarrett's canon and worth every minor move the group makes. And while things are fairly icy throughout the slower spots, the band slinks into a couple gospel-touched gems, "Long As You Know You're Living Yours" and the harmonically piled, funky "Windup". All in all, this is not only one of the Jarrett high marks, it's a pinnacle for 1970s jazz overall. --Andrew Bartlett
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180g audiophile vinyl reissue of the coming-together of Jarrett’s European Quartet, recorded in 1974. “Three ballads and three powerfully rhythmic pieces demonstrate Jarrett’s genius for understanding and bringing out the musical essence of his associates”, as biographer Ian Car wrote. Jarrett composes for the springing rhythms of Jon Christensen’s drums and Jan Garbarek’s declamatory sax, with delightful results. - Jazz Forum Record of the Year 1975/76. Personnel: Keith Jarrett (piano), Jan Garbarek (tenor and soprano saxophones), Palle Danielsson (bass), Jon Christensen (drums)
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is my favourite 70's Jazz album.
A marvellous quartet of musicians, featuring Keith Jarrett on Piano and Jan Garbarek on Sax. A wide range of styles from the Gospel influenced "Long as Your..." to frankly undefineable (but brilliant) pieces like "The Windup". Spiral Dance is another stand-out track. The key thing about this album, is that it is an entirely accoustic album, made in an era when the trend in Jazz was for more electric fusion based bands.
The musicianship is of the highest order, and the compositions are mostly written by Jarrett.
Have a listen to the samples on Amazon - unless you're a die-hard dixieland/trad fan there will be something here for you.
A marvellous quartet of musicians, featuring Keith Jarrett on Piano and Jan Garbarek on Sax. A wide range of styles from the Gospel influenced "Long as Your..." to frankly undefineable (but brilliant) pieces like "The Windup". Spiral Dance is another stand-out track. The key thing about this album, is that it is an entirely accoustic album, made in an era when the trend in Jazz was for more electric fusion based bands.
The musicianship is of the highest order, and the compositions are mostly written by Jarrett.
Have a listen to the samples on Amazon - unless you're a die-hard dixieland/trad fan there will be something here for you.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Brilliant music. Not hard jazz, not classical, definitely not pop. Just beautiful melodies with piano and sax intertwining almost magically.
The utterly gorgeous "Spiral Dance" still haunts me in those quiet moments - I am so glad that this is available to replace my well-loved and worn-out LP.
Music for a peaceful summer evening, with the dining room doors open, a few friends round for a meal, a nice round red wine - and the perfect music for a perfect time.
The utterly gorgeous "Spiral Dance" still haunts me in those quiet moments - I am so glad that this is available to replace my well-loved and worn-out LP.
Music for a peaceful summer evening, with the dining room doors open, a few friends round for a meal, a nice round red wine - and the perfect music for a perfect time.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I am very surprised no one has reviewed this CD until now..
I was lucky enough to catch an in-depth interview with Jon Christensen on Norwegian P2 Radio, in which he described his background with Jan Garbarek, and later with Keith Jarrett.
Needless to say, 'Belonging' was mentioned, and Amazon got it to me within a couple of days.
All I know is that its going to receive a lot of use!
You will not regret adding this CD to your collection
I was lucky enough to catch an in-depth interview with Jon Christensen on Norwegian P2 Radio, in which he described his background with Jan Garbarek, and later with Keith Jarrett.
Needless to say, 'Belonging' was mentioned, and Amazon got it to me within a couple of days.
All I know is that its going to receive a lot of use!
You will not regret adding this CD to your collection
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