Whisper Not (Live in Paris 1999) [Live]

Keith Jarrett, Jack DeJohnette, Gary Peacock | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 10, 2000)
• Original Release Date: October 10, 2000
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Live
• Label: Ecm Records
• ASIN: B00004WMZ9
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #121,106 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best keep getting better, October 18, 2000

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A reviewer (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Whisper Not (Live in Paris 1999) (Audio CD)

Seriously, are these guys just getting better? As if to remind us (after the beautiful, understated 'The Melody, at Night, with You') of his stunning technique, Jarrett presents here a repertoire that tends toward the bop, and hair-raising bop it is. I had the great good fortune of seeing the Standards Trio in Feb '99 in LA and, as this disc confirms, Jarrett seems as focused, or perhaps more so, than ever in his latest dates with this group.

Jack DeJohnette is continually insistent and compelling in accompaniment while his solos, as usual, challenge you to find the one while reminding you that he knows exactly where it is. Gary Peacock combines solid up-tempo playing with his usual, probing solos. The interplay of these three masters is nothing short of telepathic. Apparent on this disc, as it was when I saw them, is how much joy and gratitude they feel at being together again.

The fact that Jarrett is coming back from debilitating illness seems almost irrelevant when considered in light of the stunning level of play contained herein; however, as his heartfelt words from the stage in LA reminded me, only a courageous struggle allowed him to get back to the piano. Well, back he is, achieving with this long-standing trio the summit of jazz today.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow, do these guys rock!, October 18, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Whisper Not (Live in Paris 1999) (Audio CD)

Having just seen the Keith Jarrett Trio live in Boston, I jumped at their newest selection of standards and was amazed. Arguably the best jazz trio in the world today, these guys live up to their billing with some of the slickest piano improvisation by Jarrett, cool drum set by DeJohnette, and brilliant work on the double-bass by Peacock. The Trio has forged a connection over the years, and it's wonderful to see that some things just get better with age. Played at the Palais de Congrès in Paris, all I can say is that I wish I had been there, but this delightful collection of classics comes amazingly close. A must buy for any jazz lover.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Never Mind the Humming!, February 23, 2001

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Charles Merritt (Atlanta, GA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Whisper Not (Live in Paris 1999) (Audio CD)

As on other recordings, Jarrett's enthusiasm leads to humming which comes close to singing at times. Even so, as with Glenn Gould's humming and his creaky chair, the performance overrides all. It might be said that the noises in the recording give the music a "homey" or personalized feel. This record has become one of my favorites. It would be my choice as an introductory recording for those who are jazz-curious!