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A Multitude of Angels

Keith Jarrett · 2016

297 min · 12 tracks · jazz

A transcendent journey through improvisational jazz, blending classical motifs with expansive emotional depth.

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long-form exploratory listening experience wave-like pacing with emotional depth immersive journey for introspective moments
Context
By the time 'A Multitude of Angels' was released in 2016, Keith Jarrett was a revered figure in the jazz world, known for his improvisational genius. This album came after a series of acclaimed solo piano recordings and marked a return to live performance after health issues that had sidelined him for several years.
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A Multitude of Angels is an album by Keith Jarrett, released in 2016. A transcendent journey through improvisational jazz, blending classical motifs with expansive emotional depth. This album is significant as it showcases Jarrett's unparalleled skill in long-form improvisation, receiving critical acclaim for its sophisticated interplay between melody and harmony. It reached notable positions on jazz charts and contributed to the ongoing evolution of solo piano performances in contemporary jazz. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does A Multitude of Angels sound like?

A transcendent journey through improvisational jazz, blending classical motifs with expansive emotional depth. Rooted in jazz.

What makes A Multitude of Angels by Keith Jarrett notable?

This album is significant as it showcases Jarrett's unparalleled skill in long-form improvisation, receiving critical acclaim for its sophisticated interplay between melody and harmony. It reached notable positions on jazz charts and contributed to the ongoing evolution of solo piano performances in contemporary jazz. By the time 'A Multitude of Angels' was released in 2016, Keith Jarrett was a revered figure in the jazz world, known for his improvisational genius. This album came after a series of acclaimed solo piano recordings and marked a return to live performance after health issues that had sidelined him for several years.

Who is A Multitude of Angels for?

A Multitude of Angels works well if you're into long-form exploratory listening experience, wave-like pacing with emotional depth and immersive journey for introspective moments.

How many songs are on A Multitude of Angels?

A Multitude of Angels has 12 tracks, running approximately 297 minutes.

Tracklist

12 tracks·297:06

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Modena: Part I Standout 34:18
  • 2 Modena: Part II 31:19
  • 3 Modena: Danny Boy 5:00

Disc 2

  • 1 Ferrara: Part I Standout 43:48
  • 2 Ferrara: Part II 29:58
  • 3 Ferrara: Encore 3:26

Disc 3

  • 1 Torino: Part I 42:23
  • 2 Torino: Part II 31:35

Disc 4

  • 1 Genova: Part I 31:41
  • 2 Genova: Part II 31:43
  • 3 Genova: Encore 5:52
  • 4 Genova: Over the Rainbow Standout 6:03

Release Date

January 1, 2016

Genre

jazz

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

297 min 6 sec