American pianist and composer known for landmark solo improvisations, seminal ECM recordings, and the Standards Trio.

Born May 8, 1945 in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Gained fame for solo improvised concerts (notably The Köln Concert, 1975), extensive recordings on ECM, collaborations with Miles Davis, and the long-running Standards Trio with Gary Peacock and Jack DeJohnette. Publicly reported health issues include chronic fatigue syndrome in the 1990s and serious strokes in 2018 that affected his ability to perform.

DeBaser reviews celebrate Jarrett's solo improvisations, trio interplay and live intensity. Critics frequently highlight emotional intensity, technical mastery, and ECM's clarity. The coverage is overwhelmingly positive, focusing on landmark concerts and signature albums.

For:Jazz listeners, fans of solo piano improvisation, ECM followers

 To fall in love with it, you just have to listen, and perhaps that would have been enough to say.

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 These two sentences could suffice to review the entire discography of Keith Jarrett.

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 Forgive me, but this cannot be a simple review but rather a love letter.

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