Keith Jarrett / Wa, Usa 10.16.1974

On October 16, 1974, Keith Jarrett stood before listeners in Washington D.C. This performance, just a few months before the legendary “The Köln Concert,” is a precious record of a period when Jarrett’s solo piano expression was rapidly maturing. The venue that day was the Lisner Auditorium at George Washington University, where Jarrett performed as a solo pianist. What you hear at this performance is not pre-prepared music, but magnificent improvisation spun from the inspiration of the moment. Beautiful melodies born from silence, the joy of gospel, the structural beauty of classical music, and the thrill of free jazz all flow together, leading the listener into a unique musical world. It can truly be called a historical document that captures the creative process leading up to “The Köln Concert” in real time. The tension and freedom residing in each note. This is a must-have live recording for fans that conveys the brilliance of 1974 when the young Jarrett was expanding the possibilities of improvisational art. Live At Listener Auditorium, George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA October 16th, 1974 1.Improvisation(51:45) 2.Keith Speech