Hamburg '72
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Hamburg '72 is an album by Keith Jarrett, Charlie Haden, and Paul Motian recorded live in West Germany on June 14, 1972 and released on the ECM label in 2014.[1]
Reception
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [2] |
| The Observer | [3] |
| All About Jazz | [4] |
The album received several positive reviews on release. The Allmusic review by Thom Jurek awarded the album 4 stars stating "Hamburg '72 is not only an excellent archival recording that documents one of jazz's most capable, sophisticated trios, it is expansive, inspiring modern jazz at its best, and it continues to resonate and inspire".[2] The Observer's Dave Gelly called it "an invaluable memento of an unrepeatable group".[3] On All About Jazz, John Kelman noted "Hamburg '72 is a true milestone from the first of its 56 minutes to the last—a classic once lost, but now found again and sounding better than ever".[4] JazzTimes' Thomas Conrad said "By 1972, [Jarrett's] taut, dramatic timing, his personal harmonic concept and especially his touch were in place. He could already make piano notes hang forever in the air. He is equally capable of rocking the Funkhaus to its foundations".[5]
Track listing
All compositions by Keith Jarrett except as indicated
- "Rainbow" (Margot Jarrett) - 9:52
- "Everything That Lives Laments" - 9:44
- "Piece for Ornette" - 9:32
- "Take Me Back" - 8:07
- "Life, Dance" - 2:59
- "Song for Che" (Charlie Haden) - 15:08
Personnel
- Keith Jarrett – piano, flute, percussion, soprano saxophone
- Charlie Haden - bass
- Paul Motian - drums
References
- ^ ECM discography accessed November 2, 2015
- ^ a b Jurek, Thom. Hamburg '72 – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
- ^ a b Gelly, Dave (November 23, 2014). "Keith Jarrett: Hamburg '72 review – an invaluable memento". The Guardian. Retrieved November 2, 2015.
- ^ a b Kelman, John (November 26, 2014). "Keith Jarrett/Charlie Haden/Paul Motian: Hamburg '72". All About Jazz. Retrieved November 2, 2015.
- ^ Conrad, T., JazzTimes Review, January/February 2015