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, Jon Christensen and Palle Danielsson This fascinating, analytical portrait of one of the few jazz superstars Keith Jarrett is not to be missed! The pianist and composer, who celebrated his 60th birthday on the 8th of May 2005, is now considered as the most important and influential living jazz keyboard player. His career started with Art Blakey and Miles Davis. Since the early 1970s, he has enjoyed successes in both classical and jazz music, as a group leader and a solo performer. His improvisation technique combines jazz with classical, blues and various ethnic-folk styles. In this gripping documentary, Jarrett talks about his artistry, other great musicians he has with whom he has worked, and the highlights and crises of his life. Additional insights to these uniquely personal interviews are provided in statements by fellow musicians, members of his family, tour managers and other close musical and recording associates. The DVD includes outstanding, rare footage of recordings and concerts dating back to the 1960s featuring Miles Davis, Chick Corea and Jan Garbarek. Produced in collaboration with Jarretts biographer Ian Carr, this is the first ever major documentary about Keith Jarrett made with the full co-operation of Jarrett himself. The bonus …
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