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And while it does not all tug at the heart, Jarrett finds his way through many blissfully enthralling segments throughout what is essentially for the love of the search. Not sure if this is the purported bible of modern solo piano but as far as spontaneous extensions skillfully rendered by powerful force, you'd be hard pressed to find something more captivating.
The result is almost a genre unto itself, and, as such, it rather leads the listener into a dead end. What there isn't is anything resembling jazz feeling, whether based in swing or in the avant garde. But it's a nice trip. These extended pieces for solo piano are lovely examples of spontaneous composition. As such, they make involving, even engrossing listening, as Jarrett, with a gently propulsive drive and sustained invention, creates tuneful vamps and explores feelings and textures from classical to minimalist to pop.
But I never listen to it because I can't really stand it. I was expecting something better than B+L because of all the hype but I can't stand to hear the CD and I can't stand to throw out music. I don't know what people find in Koln Concert. There's only one riff I remember that resembles the beautifully melodic, inventive and fluid improvisations worthy of the reputation that surpasses Bremen + Lausanne.
If you want some peace and some beautiful piano jazz (sorta jazz). I had forgotten it until I read about the re-release recently in a review. Improv, buy this one. It's the best. My roommate from many years ago had the album.
Jornal reviewed this as possibly the bestImprov Jazz concert ever.For once they are right. Wall St.
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