Keith Jarrett Trio Up For It Review
“Up For It” is a great example of how improvisation can lift one’s spirit. The Keith Jarrett Trio had played at this open air jazz festival next to the Mediterranean for many years, but this particular year the weather had been very nasty. With each member of the trio dealing with different health issues, it was a challenge to be inspired to play. However, rather than cancel their performance the Jarrett trio decided to go for it. Plastic tarp was put into place to help protect the musicians and instruments from the elements (which we all know never works out as planned - the piano still got waterlogged, and Gary Peacock was dodging leaks with his bass!) But, despite it all, from the the first notes you can tell that the hassles of dealing with the elements were set aside while they traveled into “The Zone” of spirited collective improvisation. I am convinced that only musicians who have had many years enjoying making music together can tap into what this trio and music is all about. “Up For It” may seem similar to other Jarrett trio recordings, but it is great example of how music is always the best!
Musicians for “Up For It”
Keith Jarrett - Piano
Gary Peacock - Bass
Jack DeJohnette - Drums
Tracks for “Up For It”
1. If I Were A Bell
2. Butch & Butch
3. My Funny Valentine
4. Scrapple From The Apple
5. Someday My Prince Will Come
6. Two Degrees East, Three Degrees West
7. Autumn Leaves
8. Up For It
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