I could never deal with all of the vocalizations while playing. Seems like he's not the most likeable guy either; although he seems to like himself well enough. |
Sorry to hear about Keith’s stroke, but well known musicians have been dropping like flies lately. We have even lost some contributors to this forum recently. The only positive we can take away is a reminder that we never know when our good health or our lives will end, so we should make good use of the time we do have. |
Agree Tomcy6.
I think regardless of how one personally feels about Keith Jarrett’ music or personality, this is major news. He is a jazz superstar, enormously influential. |
sad... so sad
i am sure he was heartbroken when gary peacock passed
now this
the moments the three of them had (w jack dejohnette) over the years all around the world were high points in the history of the genre
i am blessed to have been witness to a number of them
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@jjss49 Agreed and sorry to break the news. I saw the trio in 1990 and perhaps one other time. |
I heard him play at Carnegie Hall. Wonderful. |
That is a tough stage in life to be in, all the best to Keith. |
hilde45
Thank You for the post on Mr. Jarrett. I am a big fan of his music and trio(s) over the years. At 75, he is of that age for heart disease and/or stroke.God's speed for a recovery.
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jjss49
Absolutely! Big fan of that rhythm section via DeJonette and Peacock (R.I.P.) We music lovers have a very extensive catalog to enjoy the music!
Happy Listening!
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Terrible news. That man is the piano. |
I was just watching the Solo Concert in Tokyo on youtube to give him another listen after many years. It's almost unlistenable as well as unwatchable. He's standing up, groaning, stomping and making loud sing along whining noises. Who really listens to this? |
roxy
we get it -- you don’t like him
does it give you extra joy to express it at every turn??
wtf dude -- give it a rest - we will be sure to tell everyone what a tool you are when you are hospitalized with a stroke ok?
the guy has some 75 albums out there since 1967 ... obviously someone enjoys his music even if you don’t
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jjss49,
This is a forum for differing opinions. I added a second post to the thread because it occurred to me that it has been many years since I have listened to him, and as someone who now loves a variety of jazz music, my opinion might have changed if I opened my mind to it again, which I did.
And I didn't call him a tool, like you called me. I just stated my opinion. I don't wish bad luck or ill health on anyone, including him. I just don't like the man's art. Sorry to have offended you. |
I view this thread to be about the loss of such a wonderful artist. The man for all his foibles has brought gorgeous music to so many listeners for such a long time. We who have enjoyed his work mourn the loss for him personally as he ages and deals with such tough medical challenges, as well as for ourselves who may not be able to enjoy him performing live anymore. Commenting on how his music may be unlistenable to some is so besides the point. Not to mention in bad taste. This is being entirely tone deaf to what is being expressed here by his fans. |
Knowing the appropriate remarks to make in the context of personal challenge is all about emotional intelligence, or lack of.
godspeed healing to a great artist ! |
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I was very saddened to hear of this. Aging can be so cruel. To have a stroke and lose the use of his left hand—well frankly it’s Alzheimers for a musician—an illness that steals away your personality and soul and deprives you of some crucial and fundamental part of your identity. Grateful to have a pretty nice collection of his records. |
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‘Inside Out’ was my favorite from him. I couldn’t deal with his Bach, Mozart, etc... way too idiosyncratic for classical. |
