- Audio CD (Aug 27 2007)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Import
- Label: Universal Music Group
- ASIN: B00002616T
- Other Editions: Audio CD | Audio Cassette | LP Record
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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Track Listings
| 1. Spiral Dance |
| 2. Blossom |
| 3. Long As You Know You're Living Yours |
| 4. Belonging |
| 5. The Windup |
| 6. Solstice |
Product Description
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When Keith Jarrett debuted this largely Nordic quartet, he was in the midst of developing a US-based group of the same size with heavy leanings toward the approaches of Ornette Coleman and Paul Bley (even using veterans of Coleman bands). With the Nordic band, Jarrett was better suited to play wistful, melodic vamps that got great mileage out of Jan Garbarek's wavering but mostly vibrato-free tone and the ethereal rhythmic floats supplied by drummer Jon Christensen and bassist Palle Danielsson. "Blossom" is a lengthy, smouldering ballad, as tender as it gets in Jarrett's canon and worth every minor move the group makes. And while things are fairly icy throughout the slower spots, the band slinks into a couple gospel-touched gems, "Long As You Know You're Living Yours" and the harmonically piled, funky "Windup". All in all, this is not only one of the Jarrett high marks, it's a pinnacle for 1970s jazz overall. --Andrew Bartlett
Product Description
When Keith Jarrett debuted this largely Nordic quartet, he was in the midst of developing a U.S.-based group of the same size with heavy leanings toward the approaches of Ornette Coleman and Paul Bley (even using veterans of Coleman bands). With the Nordic band, Jarrett was better suited to play wistful, melodic vamps that got great mileage out of Jan Garbarek's wavering but mostly vibrato-free tone and the ethereal rhythmic floats supplied by drummer Jon Christensen and bassist Palle Danielsson. "Blossom" is a lengthy, smoldering ballad, as tender as it gets in Jarrett's canon and worth every minor move the group makes. And while things are fairly icy throughout the slower spots, the band slinks into a couple gospel-touched gems, "'Long as You Know You're Living Yours" and the harmonically piled, funky "Windup." All in all, this is not only one of the Jarrett high marks, it's a pinnacle for 1970s jazz overall. --Andrew Bartlett
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Highly recommended,
By "yawuh2002" (USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Belonging (Audio CD)
With all the standards that Jarrett is playing nowadays, one might forget how many original tunes he produced back in the '70s. He was simply one of the most creative musicians of that decade, not just in the solo concerts, not just in the semi-classical works, but also in the setting of two classic jazz quartets. Belonging is the 1974 debut of the European group with Garbarek, Danielsson, and Christensen, and it's a very accessible effort that will appeal to newcomers and converts alike.Highlights: SPIRAL DANCE is a quick opener with a floating, agile rhythm and a stunning, long-lined melody. BLOSSOM is a beautiful ballad in which Garbarek's icy tone and KJ's immaculate keyboard touch find a perfect home. LONG AS YOU'RE LIVING YOURS is a sultry vamp that takes some dark turns. KJ's hallmark gospel-like inflections are heard in the catchy opening that Steely Dan saw fit to nick. THE WINDUP features another brilliant melodic line that follows a surprising but inevitable course, while the rhythm section is right there with energetic, precise support. The solos throughout are considered, creative, and honest statements from maturing individuals. There's an infectious spirit to this record that was typical of Jarrett in that era, and the acoustic brilliance of this music stands somewhat in contrast to some of the more popular electric fusion of the time (which was starting to sound a little predictable and overly manicured). Later recordings by this quartet took on a more austere vibe (hear Personal Mountains), but that later synergy grew directly out of the fortuitous first meeting that the band had here. One of KJ's most enjoyable titles.
5.0 out of 5 stars
suprise, surprise,
This review is from: Belonging (Audio CD)
I am real Keith Jarrett addict. How many people listen to six hours of improvised music...and love it all the way (KJ: the Sun Bear Concerts) - so when i read the extremely positive reviews of the album, i just bought it. The CD has just arrived in Holland, and when I saw it I thought: oops, the album is almost 30 years old...it must sound horrible. Well: it doesn't. It sounds as if it was recorded yesterday. Fresh, vibrant, clear - with some great music on it. Music that shows a different Keith Jarrett. The music reminds me of the early work of Klaus Doldingers Passport - using these strong melodic saxophone themes. It's maybe the 'European influence'. Anyway. Worthwile!
5.0 out of 5 stars
The beginning of an enduring strand of Jarrett's music,
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This review is from: Belonging (Audio CD)
This is the first record Jarrett made with his European quartet. The compositions are beautiful and the arrangements and playing are typically pristine. A side note: this album contains the composition "'Long As You Know You're Living Yours", whose opening riff Steely Dan appropriated for their song "Gaucho," just as they copped the beginning of Horace Silver's "Song For My Father" for "Rikki Don't Lose That Number"While Belonging is a wonderful record, a later album with the same combo, "My Song", is even better.
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