Keith Jarrett : the man and his music / Ian Carr.

Author/creator Carr, Ian
Format Book
EditionFirst Da Capo paperback edition.
Publication InfoNew York : Da Capo Press, 1992.
Description237 pages, 16 leaves of plates : illustrations ; 22 cm
Subjects

Contents Child prodigy -- From Allentown to Berklee and Boston -- New York and the Charles Lloyd Quartet -- The Miles Davis finishing school -- Europe and solo piano -- Belonging/The survivors' suite (The European and American quartets) -- The sun bear -- Personal mountains -- The moth and the flame -- Changes -- Spirits -- Rebirth -- Afterword: Controversies and perspectives -- Appendices.
Abstract Keith Jarrett is probably the most influential jazz pianist living today: his concerts have made him world famous. He was a child prodigy who had his first solo performance at the age of seven. In the sixties he played with the Jazz Messengers and then with the Charles Lloyd Quartet, touring Europe, Asia, and Russia. He played electric keyboards with Miles Davis at the beginning of the seventies, and went on to lead two different jazz groups-one American and one European. He straddles practically every form of twentieth century music-he has produced totally composed music, and has performed classical music as well as jazz. Jarrett has revolutionized the whole concept of what a solo pianist can do. And his albums such as Solo Concerts (at Lausanne and Bremen), Belonging, The Koln Concert, and My Song have gained him a worldwide following. Now, this book is the definitive story of Jarrett's musical development and his personal journey. This is a revealing, fascinating, and enlightening account of one of the outstanding musicians of our age.
Local noteLittle--305140058440
General noteOriginally published: London : Grafton, 1991.
Bibliography noteDiscography: pages 205-225.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Biographical noteIan Carr is the author of Music Outside and Miles Davis, and co-author of Jazz: The Essential Companion. He plays trumpet, flugelhorn, and keyboards with hsi band Nucleus, and has appeared on over twenty records, including his own, Old Heartland.
LCCN 91029682
ISBN0306804786
ISBN9780306804786

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Music Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk ML417.J35 C4 1992 ✔ Available Place Hold