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Life Between the Exit Signs

Keith Jarrett · 1968

43 min · 8 tracks · jazz

A rich tapestry of improvisational jazz, blending intricate melodies with soulful expression.

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Best for
long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys layered, dense sonic textures
Context
Released in 1968, 'Life Between the Exit Signs' was Keith Jarrett's debut album as a bandleader. At this point in his career, he had already gained recognition as a talented pianist through his work with established jazz musicians like Art Blakey and Charles Lloyd, marking a significant transition into his own artistic vision.
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Life Between the Exit Signs is an album by Keith Jarrett, released in 1968. A rich tapestry of improvisational jazz, blending intricate melodies with soulful expression. This album is notable for its innovative approach to jazz, showcasing Jarrett's unique blend of lyrical improvisation and complex harmony. It received critical acclaim upon release, paving the way for Jarrett's future successes and influencing the development of jazz fusion in the years that followed. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

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What does Life Between the Exit Signs sound like?

A rich tapestry of improvisational jazz, blending intricate melodies with soulful expression. Rooted in jazz.

What makes Life Between the Exit Signs by Keith Jarrett notable?

This album is notable for its innovative approach to jazz, showcasing Jarrett's unique blend of lyrical improvisation and complex harmony. It received critical acclaim upon release, paving the way for Jarrett's future successes and influencing the development of jazz fusion in the years that followed. Released in 1968, 'Life Between the Exit Signs' was Keith Jarrett's debut album as a bandleader. At this point in his career, he had already gained recognition as a talented pianist through his work with established jazz musicians like Art Blakey and Charles Lloyd, marking a significant transition into his own artistic vision.

Who is Life Between the Exit Signs for?

Life Between the Exit Signs works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and layered, dense sonic textures.

How many songs are on Life Between the Exit Signs?

Life Between the Exit Signs has 8 tracks, running approximately 43 minutes.

Tracklist

8 tracks·43:23

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

  • 1 Lisbon Stomp Standout 6:06
  • 2 Love No. 1 Standout 6:17
  • 3 Love No. 2 4:32
  • 4 Everything I Love Standout 4:33
  • 5 Margot 3:45
  • 6 Long Time Gone (But Not Withdrawn) 4:55
  • 7 Life Between the Exit Signs 6:53
  • 8 Church Dreams 6:17

Release Date

January 1, 1968

Genre

jazz

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

43 min 23 sec