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| 1. October 17, 1988 - Keith Jarrett |
| 2. The Wind - Keith Jarrett |
| 3. Blues - Keith Jarrett |
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Recorded October 17, 1988 at Salle Pleyel, Paris
Keith Jarrett - solo piano
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CD October 17Th 1988
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By S. Lewis
Format:Audio CD
The first track on Paris Concert is without doubt the most inspirational piano music I have ever heard. In around 38 minutes Jarrett takes the live audience through a journey of improvisational styles beginning with Bachian counterpoint, then his own characteristic chaotic disharmony and ending with a simple melodic resolution. This contrast in styles culminates with a sense of the divine. It has a profound physical effect on the listener.
Forget everything you ever thought about solo piano, this is something new and something that Jarrett has never reproduced.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Make no mistake; this is not Bach's music. This is Jarrett's improvisation on the spot. From scratch, these very notes played live, only once in the lifetime!
Despite some 300 CDs in my collection, mostly classical, there is no music I listen in the last six months other than the live piano concerts of Keith Jarrett. Highly excited about that, I said recently to my son that the man could possibly be the most talented musician since the Big Bang, assuming that he is from this planet (well, sometimes I am not sure about that).
I immediately realized that my claim could have been too emotional, but this CD may actually prove my point. Listening the first part of this album, I wonder whether Bach, who btw is one of my favourite composers, himself was able of improvising in the length of nearly 40 minutes in such breath taking way?
Everybody will have his/her own opinion; I find the verdict of faux Bach grossly unfair for this beautifully crafted music, indeed under the influence of Bach. I simply love it.
Despite some 300 CDs in my collection, mostly classical, there is no music I listen in the last six months other than the live piano concerts of Keith Jarrett. Highly excited about that, I said recently to my son that the man could possibly be the most talented musician since the Big Bang, assuming that he is from this planet (well, sometimes I am not sure about that).
I immediately realized that my claim could have been too emotional, but this CD may actually prove my point. Listening the first part of this album, I wonder whether Bach, who btw is one of my favourite composers, himself was able of improvising in the length of nearly 40 minutes in such breath taking way?
Everybody will have his/her own opinion; I find the verdict of faux Bach grossly unfair for this beautifully crafted music, indeed under the influence of Bach. I simply love it.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
This really is one of the most emotional music I have ever heard. To me, this CD is worth it for the 1st track only. I have quite a few of Jarrett's solo concerts, but this track goes a step further. The two other tracks are good (especially "The Wind"), but in a way do not go with the 1st track. There is a huge difference of delivery.
I can only recommend it. The 3rd part of the 1st track is pure bliss.
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Almost as good as the Köln concert, but still better than a lot of pianoplayers.
Jarrett is a true master at playing solo piano.
Jarrett is a true master at playing solo piano.
By S J Buck
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Format:Audio CD
This solo Piano album really grows on you. My intial reaction to hearing it was, well this is nice but it certainly isn't Jazz. However after a few listens I began to appreciate the beauty in his 'Classical' improvisations. And for those who don't know, all of Keith Jarretts solo non-classical Piano concerts are improvised from scratch on the spot. This does occasionally lead to some moments where you can literally hear him hold down a vamp whilst he awaits inspiration. But remember rhythm alone can be music. On this CD the level of inspiration is kept high all the time.
The second and third track were probably originally encores and both are memorable for different reasons. 'The Wind' is a lovely tune which Jarrett plays beautifully, demonstrating his immaculate touch and phrasing. 'Blues' is a minor blues and as a way to finish the album I can't think of anything better. This is a return to very routes of Jarretts Jazz playing and after the intensity of the first track and the beauty of the the second, its a marvellous contrast.
This isn't the best of Keith Jarretts solo Piano concerts (try the Breman/Lausanne concerts) hence I've not given it 5 stars, but it is still a staggeringly good recording from one of the great musicians alive today.
The second and third track were probably originally encores and both are memorable for different reasons. 'The Wind' is a lovely tune which Jarrett plays beautifully, demonstrating his immaculate touch and phrasing. 'Blues' is a minor blues and as a way to finish the album I can't think of anything better. This is a return to very routes of Jarretts Jazz playing and after the intensity of the first track and the beauty of the the second, its a marvellous contrast.
This isn't the best of Keith Jarretts solo Piano concerts (try the Breman/Lausanne concerts) hence I've not given it 5 stars, but it is still a staggeringly good recording from one of the great musicians alive today.
Format:Audio CD
The first track on this album is an emotional rollercoaster. Jarrett draws you into the music by the passionate intensity of his playing until nothing else matters but the music. Beware listening to this album in the car as I did the first time I played it. It is very difficult to concentrate on driving! I felt as though I had to pull over and just let the music wash over me. I felt emotionally drained at the end of it and was then soothed by the breathtakingly beautiful second track. The only other solo concert I had in my collection, before buying this album, was the Koln Concert, which as much as I love it, had not prepared me for this.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Vapallia
Format:Audio CD
It took me a little longer than usual to fall for this recording. Might be something to do with the fact that the first track is 38 minutes long and definitely needs 110% attention from the listener or you probably won't get it. Once I finally got that long and listened without interruption (turn off your phone etc) I was enthralled and this has been my favourite solo recording of them all. It is incredibly emotional, beautiful, powerful, daring and surprising. Unlike some of his earlier concerts that journey through jazz, classical, blues etc, this is more like one complete perfect vision that builds to a mesmerising climax (with a short hymn in the middle).
The reviewer that gave it 2 stars here and fond the 'faux Bach' laughable might have benefited from some quick research. Jarrett was in the middle of several years of studying Bach for a series of releases on ECM new series - so it's little wonder that it emerged in his improvisation. He was living and breathing it at that moment. It isn't 'faux' or pastiche. It is the beating of his heart.
The atmosphere throughout is magical - a piano wizard conjuring powers from the centre of the earth. It is an emotional rollercoaster and quite tiring if you really give yourself up to it. Tiring in a gorgeous way though - not unlike the feeling you have after great sex.
The release of tension after the great crescendo is awesome and displays remarkable piano technique and control, even by Jarrett's standards. He is controlling the energy in the concert hall itself.
The Wind (track 2) lives off the energy still hanging in the air from track 1.
Blues (track 3) is Jarrett's way of drawing the line under the perfection of what came before. The mood changes but is no less rewarding.... Read more ›
The reviewer that gave it 2 stars here and fond the 'faux Bach' laughable might have benefited from some quick research. Jarrett was in the middle of several years of studying Bach for a series of releases on ECM new series - so it's little wonder that it emerged in his improvisation. He was living and breathing it at that moment. It isn't 'faux' or pastiche. It is the beating of his heart.
The atmosphere throughout is magical - a piano wizard conjuring powers from the centre of the earth. It is an emotional rollercoaster and quite tiring if you really give yourself up to it. Tiring in a gorgeous way though - not unlike the feeling you have after great sex.
The release of tension after the great crescendo is awesome and displays remarkable piano technique and control, even by Jarrett's standards. He is controlling the energy in the concert hall itself.
The Wind (track 2) lives off the energy still hanging in the air from track 1.
Blues (track 3) is Jarrett's way of drawing the line under the perfection of what came before. The mood changes but is no less rewarding.... Read more ›
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one man's treasure....
I haven't listened to huge volumes of Keith Jarrett, but I have heard the Koln concert several times and I am very inspired by his 'Rarum' collection. Read more
Published on 3 Jan 2003
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An emotional passionate journey with a musical genius.
Having listened to Keith Jarretts 'Kohn concert' & been blown away by it, the Paris concert was a necessity. Read more
Published on 7 Jan 2000
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