Tokyo '96 [Import] [Live]

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
Keith Jarrett and his regular trio partners (Gary Peacock on bass, Jack DeJohnette on drums) turn in an above average performance on this live disc recorded in Tokyo's Orchard Hall. Thanks to ECM's pristine recording, we are treated to every skittering whisper of DeJohnette's brushes, the remarkable geometry of Peacock's bass and, of course, Jarrett's telltale vocal exclamations. And on Tokyo, he gets off to a quick start, letting out a spirited whoop as the bass and drums of "It Could Happen to You" cascade into his rolling melody. From there, Jarrett is in good spirits and fine form, including wonderfully intertwined and melodic renditions of "Billie's Bounce" and "My Funny Valentine." Not only a welcome addition to the Jarrett shelf for fans, but a terrific place to begin an appreciation of the pianist. --S. Duda

Album Details
Japanese Exclusive Live Release featuring Tracks Recorded Live in Tokyo, Japan in 1996. Tracks: It Could Happen to You, Never Let Me Go, Billy's Bounce, Summer Night, I'll Remeber April, Mona Lisa, Autumn Leaves, Last Night When We Were Young, and More.

Tracks:

It Could Happen To You
Never Let Me Go
Billie's Bounce
Summer Night
I'll Remember April
Mona Lisa
Autumn Leaves
Last Night When We Were Young
John's Abbey
My Funny Valentine/Song

Amazon.com

Keith Jarrett may be at his best in trio format with bassist Gary Peacock and drummer Jack DeJohnette, two stellar musicians who offer more than solid support. Peacock is a constant presence, providing a propulsive beat and stimulating counterlines, while DeJohnette varies his percussive textures, shifting accents, creating polyrhythms, and adding detail. They're all in excellent form for this Tokyo concert, creating an 80-minute program that begins with Jarrett's lyrical, unaccompanied theme statement to "It Could Happen to You," then ranges freely between standards and originals, from the rhapsodic "Summer Night" to the bop blues of Charlie Parker's "Billie's Bounce." The touching "Last Night When We Were Young" segues easily into Jarrett's own dancing "Caribbean Sky," while the extended "I'll Remember April" is a fine essay in developed group interplay. --Stuart Broomer

Customer Reviews:

Almost Brilliant.......2002-12-31

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)

Wonderful!!.......2000-08-04

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!

Another excellent performance.......2000-03-15

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!

Top notch.......1999-06-13

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.

A fabulous trio at the height of its powers.......1999-04-21

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.

Average customer rating:

Great music, bad vocalizing
Shoot the kazoo player
Amazing improvisations!
ARE YOU KIDDING?? GORGEOUS!!
Bravura and Tenderness in One

Tokyo '96
Keith Jarrett , Gary Peacock , and Jack DeJohnette
Manufacturer: Ecm Records
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Binding: Audio CD

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Tracks:

It Could Happen To You
Never Let Me Go
Billie's Bounce
Summer Night
I'll Remember April
Mona Lisa
Autumn Leaves
Last Night When We Were Young
John's Abbey
My Funny Valentine/Song

Amazon.com

Keith Jarrett and his regular trio partners (Gary Peacock on bass, Jack DeJohnette on drums) turn in an above average performance on this live disc recorded in Tokyo's Orchard Hall. Thanks to ECM's pristine recording, we are treated to every skittering whisper of DeJohnette's brushes, the remarkable geometry of Peacock's bass and, of course, Jarrett's telltale vocal exclamations. And on Tokyo, he gets off to a quick start, letting out a spirited whoop as the bass and drums of "It Could Happen to You" cascade into his rolling melody. From there, Jarrett is in good spirits and fine form, including wonderfully intertwined and melodic renditions of "Billie's Bounce" and "My Funny Valentine." Not only a welcome addition to the Jarrett shelf for fans, but a terrific place to begin an appreciation of the pianist. --S. Duda

Album Details

Japanese Exclusive Live Release featuring Tracks Recorded Live in Tokyo, Japan in 1996. Tracks: It Could Happen to You, Never Let Me Go, Billy's Bounce, Summer Night, I'll Remeber April, Mona Lisa, Autumn Leaves, Last Night When We Were Young, and More.

Customer Reviews:

Great music, bad vocalizing.......2005-10-31

I fully support most of the positive reviews of this album, but I must say the buzzing and moaning and chanting in the background is difficult to bear.

Shoot the kazoo player.......2005-01-06

The music might be very good, too bad I couldn't make it past the third track. Somehow a lunatic with a kazoo managed to find his way on stage and ruin the entire recording. I'm glad I checked this out from the library instead of buying it.

Amazing improvisations!.......2004-10-23

This is a live recording, featuring Keith Jarrett on piano, Gary Peacock on bass and Jack DeJohnette on drums. On this recording, Keith has brought his improvisational talent to the breaking point, it's almost inhuman: the way he builds his phrases and his timing is just incredible. A must for anyone interested in jazz improvisation!

ARE YOU KIDDING?? GORGEOUS!!.......2003-09-13

As a professional singer/saxophonist with a collection of thousands of records and cds, I often delight in playing new things for people, not only to introduce things to them, but to see their reaction.

My girlfriend was sitting on the couch one night, reading in silence. I put on "Never let me Go" from this CD, and went to work on some reeds in the kitchen.

Less than a minute later, she put the book in her lap and looked up at me. "I can't read this while that's playing - it's so amazing. It just commands your attention. It sounds like backround music, but it's definately NOT - it's so intense, and I can hear the feeling in everything he's doing. It just commands me to listen." So she put her book down and enjoyed.

And I, of course, was ecstatic that she got the fact that Keith Jarrett is one of those few musicians who lock into their inner voice from the moment go and never let go. Whether or not you like his forays into all genres, his experimentations, or even his phrasing or note choices here and there - you have to concede that his PROCESS of creating, along with that of his cohorts, is absolutely vital, essential, and pure.

So put the book down, and dig!

Bravura and Tenderness in One.......2001-08-12

Tokyo 96' is an excellent LP for any fan of the Jazz Piano. Jarrett's volcalizations never intrude on the wonderful music, making this album accesible for anyone. The trio's ability to communicate only gets better with age, and this is one of their peaks. While the moodful melodies and ballads are truly stunning on this album, the spotlight is stolen by Jarrett simply digging into some up-tempo bop standards. Highlights? The entirety of Billie's Bounce and I'll Remember April are ecstatic (the latter featuring a marvelous drum-solo intro punctuated by rhythmic chords on behalf of Jarrett), however, the true gem is the brief, almost frantic and assuredly intense John's Abbey. One can almost see the sparks flying from these three masteful musicians!

Dvorak: Piano Quintet, Op. 81/String Quartet No. 12, Op. 96

Average customer rating:

Superb; among the best in the catalogue of both pieces
Outstanding!!!
Excellent

Dvorak: Piano Quintet, Op. 81/String Quartet No. 12, Op. 96

Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 1990-10-25

Customer Reviews:

Superb; among the best in the catalogue of both pieces.......2005-05-13

Why this CD is NLA is a complete mystery to me. Great combination of two classic Dvorak chamber pieces, played to perfection. The rendition of the quintet may knock over my allegiance to the old Curzon/Vienna from the early '60s; has all the emotion and dance, with better playing and ensemble. The Quartet is equal to Quartetto Italiano version, and old landmark. I actually prefer the Tokyo for the second movement. Grab if you can find it, even used!

Outstanding!!!.......2005-02-15

Another outstanding versions from one of the leader chamber groups in the last decades, which is not in so good shape nowadays.

I really don't know any other version for American Quartet so great like this. Technically is incredible and de way thay play together, the accents, de melody, the musicality is quite impossible to repeat.

Piano Quintet is a jewel too, both by the quartet and the pianist. We have another great version in Philips with Richter and the Borodin Quartet, more warm than this and with a bit more of european taste; but this is amazing too.

I really don't understand how Sony has taken it out of them catalogue. Today this is an out of print CD very hard to find.

Perfect CD!!!

Excellent.......2005-01-19

This is a fine recording of two of Dvorak's best known chamber works. Both pieces are warm and performed with clarity and precision.

Average customer rating:

Great music, bad vocalizing
Shoot the kazoo player
Amazing improvisations!
ARE YOU KIDDING?? GORGEOUS!!
Bravura and Tenderness in One

Tokyo '96
Keith Jarrett , Gary Peacock , and Jack DeJohnette
Manufacturer: Universal Japan
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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My Song
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Tracks:

It Could Happen to You
Never Let Me Go
Billie's Bounce
Summer Night
I'll Remember April
Mona Lisa
Autumn Leaves
Last Night When We Were Young/Caribbean Sky
John's Abbey
My Funny Valentine/Song
My Funny Valentine - Keith Jarrett
Song - Keith Jarrett

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Album Details

Customer Reviews:

Great music, bad vocalizing.......2005-10-31

I fully support most of the positive reviews of this album, but I must say the buzzing and moaning and chanting in the background is difficult to bear.

Shoot the kazoo player.......2005-01-06

Amazing improvisations!.......2004-10-23

ARE YOU KIDDING?? GORGEOUS!!.......2003-09-13

My girlfriend was sitting on the couch one night, reading in silence. I put on "Never let me Go" from this CD, and went to work on some reeds in the kitchen.

So put the book down, and dig!

Bravura and Tenderness in One.......2001-08-12