Discography
A Curated Selection of Masterworks
The Köln Concert
1975The best-selling solo jazz and piano album in history. Recorded live in the Cologne Opera House, it features a masterclass in spontaneous composition and rhythmic elegance under extremely challenging conditions.
Key Tracks
- 01 Part I
- 02 Part II a
- 03 Part II b
- 04 Part II c
The Melody at Night, With You
1999Recorded in his home studio while recovering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. It features intimate, stripped-down interpretations of folk songs and jazz standards, representing some of his most tender playing.
Key Tracks
- 01 I Loves You, Porgy
- 02 Medley: Danny Boy / He's Gone Away
- 03 My Wild Irish Rose
- 04 Shenandoah
Standards, Vol. 1
1983The debut recording of the historic Standards Trio with Gary Peacock and Jack DeJohnette. It initiated a 30-year partnership dedicated to re-imagining classic American jazz standards with telepathic interaction.
Key Tracks
- 01 Meaning of the Blues
- 02 All the Things You Are
- 03 It Never Entered My Mind
- 04 God Bless the Child
Facing You
1971Jarrett's landmark first solo piano album for ECM. Recorded in Oslo, these eight short compositions laid the foundation for the sprawling, fully-improvised stadium concert tours that followed throughout the decade.
Key Tracks
- 01 In Front
- 02 Ritooria
- 03 Lalene
- 04 My Lady; My Queen
My Song
1978Recorded by the "European Quartet" featuring Jan Garbarek, Palle Danielsson, and Jon Christensen. Features lyrical compositions, warm acoustic textures, and the iconic title track.
Key Tracks
- 01 Quest
- 02 My Song
- 03 Tabarka
- 04 Country
Bach: The Well-Tempered Clavier
1988A precise, elegant acoustic presentation of Johann Sebastian Bach's Book I Preludes and Fugues. Reflects Jarrett's strict dedication to classical literature, played without jazz ornamentation or Rubato.
Key Tracks
- 01 Prelude No. 1 in C Major
- 02 Fugue No. 1 in C Major
- 03 Prelude No. 2 in C Minor
- 04 Fugue No. 2 in C Minor