Keith Jarrett: The Magician in You
Musicians:
Keith Jarrett (piano), Sam Brown (guitar), Charlie Haden (bass), Paul Motian (drums), Airto Moreira (percussion).
Composed by Keith Jarrett
.Recorded: New York, April 5, 1972
Rating: 86/100 (learn more)
Expectations was Jarrett’s only recording for Columbia and it was the earliest masterpiece in his career as a bandleader. This double disc features a wide array of moods and styles, clearly demonstrating Jarrett’s artistic versatility and virtuosity. “The Magician in You” is essentially a folk-pop ballad; Brown’s tastefully distorted guitar and Motian’s backbeat give the tune a jazz-rock edge. It fits perfectly on Expectations considering the album’s stylistic breadth. At times, Jarrett is a bit longwinded, but always lyrically eloquent and expressive. His tense, flurried runs stretch the time and harmony but he resolves them sweetly, returning home to begin his next phrase. Recommended for all ears.
Reviewer: Matt Leskovic
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Tags: 1970s jazz · piano
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