Jazz on 3 - Keith Jarrett

Jez Nelson presents a special edition focusing on the music of pianist Keith Jarrett. Born in 1945 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, Jarrett won critical acclaim as a member of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers and Charles Lloyd's quartet in the 1960s, before joining Miles Davis in 1970. He has since become one of the best known and most influential musicians in the world, winning both widespread mainstream success and critical acclaim for his work in jazz and classical music as a bandleader, solo improviser and composer. Including an exclusive interview with Jarrett conducted by pianist Ethan Iverson of the Bad Plus. Playlist: Jazz on 3 signature tune: Artist: Russell Gunn (Russell Gunn - trumpet, Gregory Tardy and Bruce Williams - reeds, Andre Heyward - trombone, Chieli Minucci - guitar, James Hurt - keyboards, Rodney Jordan - bass, Woody Williams - drums, Khalil Kwame Bell - percussion, DJ Apollo - turntables) Track Title: Seventy Four Miles Away Composer: Joe Zawinul Album Title: Ethnomusicology Volume 1 A special Jazz on 3 featuring an extended interview with Keith Jarrett by fellow pianist Ethan Iverson recorded at Keith Jarrett's home on May 7, 2009. Ethan Iverson and Jez introduce and comment on the interview throughout the programme. CD tracks featured in order during the programme: Artist: Ahmad Jamal Trio (Ahmad Jamal - piano, Israel Crosby - bass, Vernell Fournier - drums) Track title: Love For Sale Composer: Cole Porter Album title: Complete Alhambra and Blackhawk Performances Label: Jazz Lips Artist: Keith Jarrett Quartet (Charlie Haden - bass, Paul Motion - drums, Dewey Redman - reeds, Keith Jarrett - piano) Track title: (If the) Misfits (Wear It) Composer: Keith Jarrett Album title: Fort Yawuh Label: Impulse Artist: Keith Jarrett Trio (Gary Peacock - bass, Jack DeJohnette - drums, Keith Jarrett - piano) Track title: Stella By Starlight Composer: Victor Young Album title: Yesterdays Label: ECM Artist: Keith Jarrett (solo piano) Track title: Don't Ever Leave Me Composer: Oscar Hammerstein/Jerome Kern Album title: The Melody at Night With You Label: ECM Artist: Keith Jarrett (solo piano) Track title: Part 1 Composer: Keith Jarrett Album title: Radiance Label: ECM Artist: Keith Jarrett (solo piano) Track title: CD2 Part VI Composer: Keith Jarrett Album title: The Carnegie Hall Concert Label: ECM.