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The Koln Concert
Book • 1975
The Köln Concert is a live solo double album recorded by Keith Jarrett at the Opera House in Köln, West Germany, on January 24, 1975, and released later that year by ECM Records.
It is widely regarded as a masterpiece of melodic, spontaneous composition and improvisation, setting a new standard in jazz and solo piano music.
The concert was performed under challenging conditions, with Jarrett improvising the entire program without prior preparation.
The music blends classical, gospel, blues, and impressionistic influences into a seamless and deeply expressive performance.
The album is the best-selling solo piano album in jazz history and was selected for preservation in the U.S.
National Recording Registry for its cultural, historical, and aesthetic significance.
It has inspired extensive scholarly analysis and remains a touchstone for both musicians and listeners worldwide.
It is widely regarded as a masterpiece of melodic, spontaneous composition and improvisation, setting a new standard in jazz and solo piano music.
The concert was performed under challenging conditions, with Jarrett improvising the entire program without prior preparation.
The music blends classical, gospel, blues, and impressionistic influences into a seamless and deeply expressive performance.
The album is the best-selling solo piano album in jazz history and was selected for preservation in the U.S.
National Recording Registry for its cultural, historical, and aesthetic significance.
It has inspired extensive scholarly analysis and remains a touchstone for both musicians and listeners worldwide.
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Discussed as the best-selling solo piano album of all time and its unique sound in 1975.
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"The Köln Concert" – Keith Jarrett
