Keith Jarrett Trio Keith Jarrett/Italy 07.10.1996

Keith, a true genius with rare talent, weaves supremely creative music with his unchanging piano trio, along with his best possible partners, Gary Peacock and Jack DeJohnette. Despite the three performances being held in different eras and locations, the consistent aesthetic creates the feeling of listening to a single concert, a one-of-a-kind experience! Truly a work of art! The trio of Keith, DeJohnette, and Peacock first met on the 1977 masterpiece “Tales of Another” under the name of Gary Peacock. In 1983, Manfred Eicher brought them together again, releasing three albums in a row: “Standards Vol. 1,” “Standards Vol. 2,” and “Changes.” Given that the three were leading improvisers in the jazz world, it was surprising to hear them perform traditional, orthodox standards. However, the result was a breath of fresh air, breathed into familiar standards with the unique combination of exceptional technique and innovative approach that no one else had achieved before, transforming them into completely new pieces, almost as if they were originals, to rave reviews worldwide. Since then, they have continued to perform at the forefront of jazz piano trio music for over 40 years, rewriting the history of jazz piano trios. This single-disc set, featuring a live performance at the Rogetta Lombardesca in Ravenna, Italy, from the Keith Trio’s five-show European tour, which began on July 6th in Brussels, Belgium, is recorded in superb quality with meticulous mastering by the label. This is the first release of a title with near-top-quality sound from the Keith Trio’s archive, which is lacking in quality. The program includes four tracks, including “What a Difference a Day Makes,” “How Long Has This Been Going On,” “John’s Abbey/Gospel Improvisation,” and “Autumn Leaves,” among other rare compositions. Their fresh interpretations of famous jazz standards, crafted to sound like original trio compositions, truly define a new kind of trio jazz. While they also perform original trio pieces, the boundaries between them are blurred. This performance is a testament to the sensitivity, flair, and mutual trust that cannot be expressed through technique alone—a performance that can only be achieved when every element is perfectly aligned! This blissful performance is imbued with the trio’s sincere aesthetic commitment to music. There are few performances that truly bring such joy just to listen to! The recording features exceptionally high-quality audio, capturing every detail of the trio’s performance in exquisite detail. This is a must-listen performance for Keith and standards fans, as well as piano trio and jazz fans!