He could start in top gear from the git-go, bursting in with a thousand notes per square inch like Oscar Peterson or another super-virtuoso, but he almost never does. ![]() The flexibility of his phrasing is undeniable also, Keith rarely overplays. In my high school years I loved this record, but I’m less positive now. Yesterday I listened to Keith Jarrett’s recording of “Stella by Starlight” from Standards Live. Truly ESOTERIC and UNFRIENDLY commentary: ![]() My own (print) interviews with the titan are here and here. The survey of the American Quartet with Dewey Redman, Charlie Haden, and Paul Motian is one of my more substantial efforts as a critic. While it is tragic to see a giant after a debilitating stroke, Jarrett is unexpectedly and joyfully straight up in his rap, quite unlike much of his personal presentation in the past. Any one who cares for Jarrett will need to watch. Rick Beato has interviewed Keith Jarrett for a reasonably slick video presentation. If you want to support Do the Math and also get updates about gigs, masterclasses, and new DTM posts, subscribe to Transitional Technology. Westlake, Charles Willeford, a few others. Newgate Callendar: Crime fiction essays about Donald E. Sonatas and Études: Classical music essays about Glenn Gould, Igor Stravinsky, a few others. Rhythm and Blues: Jazz music essays about McCoy Tyner, Thelonious Monk, Ornette Coleman, Geri Allen, Bud Powell, Lester Young, many others. Interviews: Over 40 discussions, mostly with musicians: Billy Hart, Ron Carter, Keith Jarrett, Marc-André Hamelin, Carla Bley, Wynton Marsalis, many others.Ĭonsult the Manual: Lessons, mainly material written for my piano students at New England Conservatory of Music. The most significant DTM posts are “pages,” organized by topic: Twitter is my evil social media drug of choice, where I post frequently.Īt the moment you are looking at Do the Math, a blog (but really more like an internet magazine) that began in 2004 and runs well over a million words. ![]() To keep up with my current events including articles and gigs, subscribe to my newsletter, Transitional Technology. Greetings! Thanks for stopping by! If you are new here, you might want to look at the Bio page.
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