Keith Jarrett - Art Of Improvisation (2005)

Through an exploration of his life and work, and close encounters with the man himself, this documentary offers and exceptional opportunity to examine the contrasting worlds of jazz and classical music. Great archival material is interwoven with original and richly detailed filmed interview with Keith, musicians with whom he's collaborated over the years, family members, tour managers, and other close musical and recording associates: Manfred Eicher, Gary Peacock, Jack DeJohnette, Steve Cloud, Scott Jarrett, George Avakian, Charles Lloyd, Gary Burton, Miles Davis, Toshinari Koinuma, Chick Corea, Charlie Haden, Dewey Redman, Rose Anne Jarrett, Jan Garbarek, John Christensen.

Through an exploration of his life and work, and close encounters with the man himself, this documentary offers and exceptional opportunity to examine the contrasting worlds of jazz and classical music. Great archival material is interwoven with original and richly detailed filmed interview with Keith, musicians with whom he's collaborated over the years, family members, tour managers, and other close musical and recording associates: Manfred Eicher, Gary Peacock, Jack DeJohnette, Steve Cloud, Scott Jarrett, George Avakian, Charles Lloyd, Gary Burton, Miles Davis, Toshinari Koinuma, Chick Corea, Charlie Haden, Dewey Redman, Rose Anne Jarrett, Jan Garbarek, John Christensen.

The inimitable talents of Keith Jarrett have seen the talented musician pushing the boundaries of jazz, and winning over a devoted following as a consequence. This documentary offers vital insight into Jarrett's life and work, providing fans with a chance to see what makes the great man tick. Interviews with Jarrett and people close to him offer some eyebrow raising moments, while the footage of the master at work offers a great visual and aural counterpart to the glowing testimonials on offer. Among the contributors are Chick Corea, Steve Cloud, Charlie Haden, Jan Garbarek, Gary Burton, and many others.