Keith Jarrett - Rio 2CD (2011)

2011 two CD release from the Jazz pianist On April 9, 2011 Keith Jarrett returned to South America for the first time in decades to perform three solo concerts. The third and final concert found him in Rio de Janeiro in front of a packed house and enthralled audience. Inspired by the electrifying atmosphere, the pianist pulls a broad range of material from the ether: thoughtful/reflective pieces, abstract sound-structures, pieces that fairly vibrate with energy. The double album climaxes with a marvelous sequence of encores. 40 years ago this year Keith Jarrett recorded his first ECM disc, the ground-breaking, solo piano Facing You. He has refined his approach to solo music many times since then, always finding new things to play. So it is here, in this engaging solo recording from Brazil.

From the Artist
40 years ago this year Keith Jarrett recorded his first ECM disc, the ground-breaking, solo piano Facing You. He has refined his approach to solo music many times since then, always finding new things to play. So it is here, in this engaging solo recording from Brazil. This specially-priced double album from Rio de Janeiro's is, Keith Jarrett feels, one of his best: "beautifully structured, jazzy, serious, sweet, playful, warm, economical, energetic, passionate, and connected with the Brazilian culture in a unique way. The sound in the hall was excellent and so was the enthusiastic audience."

Tracklist:

Disc: 1
1. RIO Part I
2. RIO Part II
3. RIO Part III
4. RIO Part IV
5. RIO Part V
6. RIO Part VI

Disc: 2
1. RIO Part VII
2. RIO Part VIII
3. RIO Part IX
4. RIO Part X
5. RIO Part XI
6. RIO Part XII
7. RIO Part XIII
8. RIO Part XIV
9. RIO Part XV