Customer Reviews

Tokyo 1996

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I fell in love with Koln a year ago. Then found myself listening to this CD in the store. I lost complete touch with reality -- and ended up listening to the entire CD three times before buying it and returning home to listen three more times. The improvisation is startling, the mood is deeply romantic, blue, and energetic simultaneously, and the precision is astonishing. I immediately got on Amazon and ordered one for every member of my family! Put it along side Koln in your collection -- and alternate -- to get a very different Jarrett, but a very similar resultant emotional reaction.

I'm sitting here at the computer listening to this wonderful performance by Jarrett's Standards Trio. If you haven't had the good fortune to be exposed to their music, this is a great place to start. "Never Let Me Go" is a gorgeous ballad and "I'll Remember April" is another standout. This is improvisation at its best.

This is the first Keith Jarrett's CD I have listened to, and it is simply great! He seem to posses a complete freedom in utilizing any melodical tools and approaches he chooses. And he does it wonderfully. Although Gary Peacock and Jack DeJohnette are modestly reffered to as "Trio", they are truly remarkable musicians in their own right. Their solos are a delight to listen to. Outstanding music!

This is yet another fantastic live performance by the Keith Jarrett Trio. Although many of the tunes have been included on previous discs, the interpretations are fresh and the musicianship is, as usual, first rate. The recording quality is superb. At 79 minutes, it is a real value as well!

I had already Koln, La Scala and A Melody At Night With You when I got this album, and I was expecting something as awesome as those. As far as Jarrett is concerned, he is magnificent as always, amazing at free, flawless improvisation that flows seamlessly. However, I think the side is let down by the drummer, Jack DeJonnette. He is not subtle enough, and always plays the same. Some of his solos are also a joke - just as if he really can't be bothered at all, so he just hits a couple of cymbals and waits for Keith to come back in. Other than that, a great album and well worth having if you are a Jarrett fan. (By the way, if you want to hear a good drummer, check out Dave Weckl on Chick Corea's Akoustic Album)