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Setting Standards: New York Sessions

Keith Jarrett · 2008

128 min · 14 tracks · jazz

A meditative exploration of jazz standards, characterized by intricate interplay and emotional depth.

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Best for
long, immersive listening sessions meditative background focus dynamic emotional journeys
Context
By the time 'Setting Standards: New York Sessions' was released in 2008, Gary Peacock was an established figure in jazz, known for his work with luminaries like Keith Jarrett and Charlie Haden. This album marks a continuation of his prolific output in the 2000s, showcasing his ability to reinterpret classic jazz standards through an avant-garde lens.
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Setting Standards: New York Sessions is an album by Keith Jarrett, released in 2008. A meditative exploration of jazz standards, characterized by intricate interplay and emotional depth. The album has been praised for its innovative approach to jazz standards, contributing to Peacock's reputation as a leading voice in free jazz. Critics noted its significant impact on contemporary jazz interpretations, demonstrating how traditional tunes can be reimagined while maintaining their emotional core. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

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What does Setting Standards: New York Sessions sound like?

A meditative exploration of jazz standards, characterized by intricate interplay and emotional depth. Rooted in jazz.

What makes Setting Standards: New York Sessions by Keith Jarrett notable?

The album has been praised for its innovative approach to jazz standards, contributing to Peacock's reputation as a leading voice in free jazz. Critics noted its significant impact on contemporary jazz interpretations, demonstrating how traditional tunes can be reimagined while maintaining their emotional core. By the time 'Setting Standards: New York Sessions' was released in 2008, Gary Peacock was an established figure in jazz, known for his work with luminaries like Keith Jarrett and Charlie Haden. This album marks a continuation of his prolific output in the 2000s, showcasing his ability to reinterpret classic jazz standards through an avant-garde lens.

Who is Setting Standards: New York Sessions for?

Setting Standards: New York Sessions works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, meditative background focus and dynamic emotional journeys.

How many songs are on Setting Standards: New York Sessions?

Setting Standards: New York Sessions has 14 tracks, running approximately 128 minutes.

Tracklist

14 tracks·128:11

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Meaning of the Blues Standout 9:26
  • 2 All the Things You Are 7:47
  • 3 It Never Entered My Mind 6:48
  • 4 The Masquerade Is Over 6:01
  • 5 God Bless the Child Standout 15:31

Disc 2

  • 1 So Tender 7:19
  • 2 Moon and Sand 8:59
  • 3 In Love in Vain 7:14
  • 4 Never Let Me Go 7:52
  • 5 If I Should Lose You 8:32
  • 6 I Fall in Love Too Easily 5:12

Disc 3

  • 1 Flying, Part 1 Standout 16:06
  • 2 Flying, Part 2 14:48
  • 3 Prism 6:30

Release Date

January 1, 2008

Genre

jazz

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

128 min 11 sec