The Internet is good and bad. It is good because you can listen to great artists like Keith so easily. It is bad because anyone can share their lunacy on the comments section.

Jerrett offers the perfect classical/jazz fusion, not belonging to one world any more than the other. When I listen to the mediocre stuff our present day composers have been coming up with, and than listen to how this guy can improvise, it makes me wonder if anyone is really paying attention. Jerrett is clearly one of the greatest talents of his time.

One thing I can't stand is people who cannot understand jazz make fun of the greatest jazz pianist of our time.If you have nothing nice to say then DON'T SAY ANYTHING!!!!!!!!

I don't care if some people don't like Jarret!this guy is music!!!!this guy is jazz!!this guy is classic!!all you need to do is LISTEN!!!!

Iv'e liked Mr. Jarret for over 40 years now and have a few of his jazz and classical compositions. The man is a Genius.

Most unique expression of the essence of jazz, extreme body language, transcendance of the instrument, one-man orchestra: GENIUS!🤠

I have loved the music and performances of Keith Jarrett from the moment he hit the stage solo at Great Southeast Music Hall, tin pail of beer by my side, to the Chick Corea Two Grand pianos facing off and as leader of the infamous, spectacular Keith Jarrett Quartet.There is just much to say since every time I heard him live it was better than the last. This performance, like all the others is better than the previous one. One day a statue of him will be seated next to mysterious and moody gloved Canadian, Glen Gould, risen from the shadows and needlepoint so popular among jazz pianists and later a giant among them all, McCoy Tyner whose solo "Song For My Lady" was played till the black acetate wore off and it was just silver, shining silver formed from the giant hands of this master, and finally Keith Emerson to fill the emotion cup up and drink it down just before lighting into a brief tribute to Meditations. I cannot imagine progressive rock, classical jazz, or solo piano without these children of God playing their heart and soul out upon the keys and mixed into the ever vibrating copper and brass, steel, and cloth wrapped wooden hammers shooting the chords and solos throughout the room, giving us each a key that we could sing into until Keith Jarrett drowned us all out singing "dedededee oh dedeedo dee". Oh and Death and the Maiden was a masterpiece as well.In the 70s that is all Keith Jarrett did, write, edit, set up the score to his design, composer, performer, To live in these times is really really revealing of what is man and what course hve set yourself upon. We have lived with his cry to God in every live performance and without his joy and ecstasy the piano would have sat there, lost between Jerry Lee Lewis and McCoy Tyner. Dear Lord, thank you for bringing this marching, head shaking, ohh and ahhing maestro to our concert halls and homes. If ever a performer loved the myriad ways of eliciting sound from the heart of the beast simply by sqeeking and dancing in place like no man or woman before or after.

I saw Keith in concert in Houston..many moons ago. It was only him and a grand piano in Jones Hall. Someone midway took a flash photo and Keith stopped. He slowly walked up to the mike. The only words he said all nite. The audience was quiet...you could hear a "pin drop". Wow ..he said..."Pictures do not make music". He sat back down and continued. How true !!!!

It is so simple! If you like Jarret you must hear him. If not, you can hear any other music. I like him. So this is a beautiful peace of art for me. Thanks God for the talent and creation.

He always plays about joy out of struggle- very uplifting

Amazing. I've been listening to Jarret since 1967 and somehow, I did not hear this. It is exceptionally brilliant. Of course, this was done in 1987 which was probably the time-frame of some of his most brilliant work. But he is still doing brilliant work--probably the most genius musician/pianist in our lifetimes.

This is a journey. The only question is, can u ride along? If not plant it and dig it later when u grow. Keith is the boss.

Keith Jarret music is sacred

I'd love to be able to hear and feel music the way this transcendent genius does. Jarrett is channelling something from somewhere most of us will never be able to go.

yes no ego. this is his genius. he becomes music. he is wide open and perfect listener. plus music talent.

For me forever the best player ever...

I'm still in shock after seeing him play in Vancouver in 1976

One of the elite. A genius of music.

Indefinibile pianista. Di una sensibilità sopraffina. Riesce con assoluta naturalezza a fondere contaminazioni musicali che ha negli anni assimilato e rielaborato. Corpo e mente sono un unicum e un continuum con lo strumento. Pochi pianisti improvvisano a questi livelli stratosferici. Una pietra miliare del Jazz o meglio della storia della musica. Un genio musicale incomparabile. Uno dei più grandi di tutti i tempi. Ritmo, melodia, tempi, pause sono divinamente equilibrati come nessuno al mondo riesce a fare quando si improvvisa.

Seriously the guys who are saYing that keith is an average pianist just have no clue of music and playing piano. He is a freaking geniu

Why are you guys comparing two completely different musicians and two completely different personalities! Appreciate each one for their artistry and creativity! They both bring an amazing talent and gift to the forefront!

sublime !!!

Thanks for exist keith ! We love you from chile !

Solo inacreditavelmente sensível, suave e potente ao mesmo tempo...Brilhante!

Right on the 1st note...Straight to the heart !!

Amazing!

This particular concert footage is an excellent example of how KJ's hands and fingers work in tandem with his entire body to make piano music. Also, at the one hour mark or so, there is an excellent min-workshop on basic avant-garde piano technique, with the white and black keyplanes working as contrasting elements in all aspects of the music. MBB

so lovely

As a pianist… Keith is as a teacher. To listen and learn is awsome. He has the sound I’m aiming for… jazzy but with those wonderfull classical voicings woven through it. He’s such a wonderfull musician, transcending styles. I absolutely love his music.

wonderful, thank you¡¡

A musical genius !!!!!! His soft touch reminds me of the musical prowess of Lyle Mays. rob

47:22 - 54:30 starts one of the most genius improvisation i ever seen!

Very very good! Formidable!

Keith cuenta una historia que en la parte que entendemos, nos hace feliz porque en lo que nos dice hay una vida plena. Alegría y sufrimiento, angustia y regocijo, Silencios, mesetas, picos. Genio, que bueno que estás

love!!

Carlos, gracias por compartir. Le ruego borre los comentarios soeces de quienes solo odian a este genio. gracias

Increible!

Two of life's little regrets; I never saw Keith nor Miles live. Two utter geniuses - or is it genii?

very very good!

GREAT KEITH

Yes!!

Adoro a este hombre...

Fused to the board....majestic and soulful.

POR FAVOR, NADIE SE PIERDA ESTA PELÍCULA...!

I completely agree with Richard Trombley's comment. He said it all. and - Bravissimo for KJ

Gracias por compartirlo!!

He is the greatest.

Super

My personal best moments in this concert: 27:15 - 34:40 48:50 - 54:45 01:28:23 - 01:32:58 (the best of all solo)

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

From another galaxy

He has back, arm and hand pain, which he is often trying to minimize, as well as a deeply physical approach to the piano. And, frankly, he is so short that he can get away with playing standing up. MBB

His live solo performances are mostly based on spontaneous improvisation. They invariably contain moments of great playing though lets be real, they can be tedious in parts. Koln Concert is widely thought to be his best live solo performance. Interested parties should check out Facing You, his solo studio record recorded in 1972. The music in that record was well developed in advance and in my view is right up there with his best work. Unfortunately the album is not showing on youtube at the moment.

nice

Keith jarreTT

he plays images.

I dont see any ego when he is playing. He becomes the music.

❤

It should be restored by sending the phase invert noise signal, it may work..

Seamless! Bach would've appreciated this... MUSIC... very much!

In Real Life Mr Jarrett is mean I couldn't understand a amazing musician play such beautiful music is to be so mean my heart was lost ...

Posseduto dalla musica. Evidente manifestazione del divino sulla terra. ❤

I enjoyed the music on this video - my impressions were enhanced when I stopped watching his body movements - they kind of distracted me. Guess for me it is best to hear him on CD rather than see him live. He has a great body of work including his electric work with Miles Davis in 1970/71. Miles Davis had a high impression of his improvisational skills - nuff said.

ゆうぽうとホール，昔は東京郵便貯金ホールといいましたっけ．上段の奥の方からはほとんど音は聞こえてこなかった．会場は水を打ったように，咳払いひとつ聞こえず，通夜よりも静かだった．ここで聞くピアノは30年の時間差が縮めてくれた．

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Eu sou apaixonado pelo Keith, mas gostaria ainda mais dele se ele economizasse na expressão corporal... Bom, "Do madeiro torto de que o homem é feito nada completamente reto pode ser talhado".

the picture from looks like he has to take a dump hahah :) but yeah this is great!

Go Jeith Karrett go!!!

Does anyone think that the "Chorale-style" part starting on: 36:34 till 42:24 is improvised/composed in real time (current moment while playing)? it sounds too perfect piece to compose spontaneously. Does anyone knows where I can find a transcription of this part? I tried to transcript it myself but found it very hard due to the rubato rhythmic playing and changes between even/odd rhythmic bars... Thanks

KJ conosce la Classica, Il Jazz, il Pop, l'etnica e tanto atro... poi è KJ. Si muove mentre suona? Chiudete gli occhi.

Contrary to what some have said, I think Jarrett is very talented and gifted. I think you have to appreciate the subtleties in his music to fully appreciate his gift. However, I agree that all those faces and movements of his should not be on camera. For me they are a big distraction. I realize they are a part of his performance, but mercy me. I like his vocal sounds, though.

is this DVD resolution ? or DVD is better ? I would like to collect this DVD !

Sorry, I spoke about the song before the last song ...

This fellow plays the piano like John mackenrow plays tennis.

When the genius play the piano..

There is a God

oh but something goes just right around 58:00

last piece is absolutely wonderful ... does anybody knows the name of the original song ? thank in advance.

He's amazing :D but he makes the funniest faces

Wow...his facial movements are distracting? Scroll the video up, put on your earphones and listen. Don't know if he is a likable person. It's not our relationship. It's his music and if I respond it or not.

Tout ça pour si peu..!!!!

In A Zone

While I like some Jarrett (Survivor's Suite is one of my favorite records), I don't think this is a very good performance. Anyone who thinks that Jarrett is only "average", though, should check out the 1972 trio video that can be found around here. And maybe also check out his solo album The Moth And The Flame. As for all the grunting and grimacing, I remember watching this on TV in around 1984 with my friend and his parents, who (although they profoundly admired Glenn Gould) honestly wanted to know what all the posing and singing was about. Go figure. Thanks for the post.

i see him making love to music

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He's about one key change away from bumming that piano

I wonder why KJ doesn’t “transcend” and contort when he plays classical music. He’s generally more restrained. Rachmaninoff has the same affect on me.

Id like to know why this is called "Last Solo". Does anyone know?

People getting all butthurt about the way someone acted nearly 30 years ago and who has now changed his attitude. Look at Christian Bale, yes an actor but also a huge asshole yet he has an amazing acting career. How people act outside of their art is beside the point. I watch Christian Bale for his acting, i listen to Keith Jarrett for his music. Also i agree applause during playing is annoying.

Keith Jarrett wants to present a picture that he is the greatest pianist and a very deep artist! Look at him! I don't want his piano playing for a minute!!! He makes me sick!

Man-this really does not hold up very well.

27:00-36:27 shit son, that was the f-ing modern time ritual. btw it kinda reminds me est?

(Jarrett ) quand m'aime ..

every person has a different way of expressing themselves I guess.

esto es solo para japoneses

What some people fail to realize is that it takes considerable ego to be a successful musician

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This is the weird kind of music that's really difficult to play, mildly impressive to watch, and sucks at the same time.

1:03:10 to 1:18:18

This piece echoes Maurice Ravel