Jasmine
Jasmine marks Keith Jarrett’s first recorded collaboration in decades other than with his standards trio, and reunites him with the great bassist Charlie Haden, a close partner until the mid-seventies. Intimate, spontaneous and warm, this album of love songs recorded at Jarrett’s home, has affinities, in its unaffected directness, with his solo collection The Melody At Night With You. These deeply felt performances should inspire any listener “to call your wife or husband or lover in late at nig… More >>
5 Comments Already for “Jasmine”
These dynamic artists cannot be matched. Not a note is misplaced. The fullness of the music makes it seem that more than two people are playing. Fantastic.
Rating: 5 / 5
I bought the CD after I incidentally heard an interview with the two musicians. Although famous pieces like the ones on Jarrett’s Cologne concert are more dramatic and tumultuous, the ones on this CD are beautiful in their own mellow, calming and understated way. Beautiful performance.
Rating: 5 / 5
Jasmine is an outstanding collection of standards presented with seamless collaboration. Smooth, subtle, totally enjoyable. I’ve already given one as a gift.
Rating: 5 / 5
Not a flaw in this one. Every cut matches my taste exactly. If you have ever considered purchasing something from either of these two artists, this is the one to hear.
Rating: 5 / 5
This is the essence of quiet, confident jazz. I mark the passage from day to evening by pressing the cd button, and the familiar but never old first notes of “For All We Know” tell me it’s ok. I will grow old(er) listening to this.
Rating: 5 / 5