Keith Jarrett / MN, USA 12.06.1982

A previously unreleased live recording from the 1980s by Keith Richards, the legendary pianist who pioneered the genre of solo piano (not just piano solo) entirely based on improvisation and whose music was beloved across genres such as jazz and classical, is now available for the first time! This recording captures Keith’s performance at the Minneapolis Orchestra Hall in Minnesota on December 6, 1982, during a year in which he performed only about 30 solo concerts. This fascinating title offers an overview of Keith’s solo piano as it evolved with the changing times, and is captured in high-quality sound with the label’s meticulous mastering! Starting from a minor key, spun slowly and carefully as if savoring the sound of the piano, the mood gradually rises, transitioning to Keith’s characteristic bright major melodies, dark intervals, gentle lullaby-like melodies, and amidst graceful and beautiful melodies, his astonishing fingerwork and kaleidoscopic, ever-changing improvisations explode… The contrast between movement and stillness is vivid, and Keith’s improvisational magic boasts true originality, having digested his background. Each concert also has a magnificent storytelling quality, like depicting the scenes of a day, from sunrise to sunset and the silence of night! Keith Jarrett’s improvisations, transcending genre classification and reaching the pinnacle of imagination and originality, are so divine and artistic that they transcend the realm of a mere pianist. His diverse touches and expressions, as if encapsulating his entire life, reflect like a kaleidoscope everything from his arduous trials to the serene state of enlightenment he attained. A genuine emotion and lyricism flows naturally, creating a unique and wondrous feeling where the sound speaks directly to the heart, transcending mere technique! This is a superb performance that allows you to savor the joy of having lived in the same era as this great musician! Live at Orchestra Hall, Minneapolis, MN December 6, 1982 1. Speech 2. Part 1 3. Poem/Speech 4 Part II 5. Over the Rainbow Piano Keith Jarrett