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Standards in Norway

Keith Jarrett · 1995

73 min · 8 tracks · jazz

Intimate and expansive, this album blends intricate improvisation with the warmth of classic jazz standards.

Why listen to this

Best for
steady exploration of familiar themes intimate moments for quiet reflection warm improvisations for late nights
Context
By 1995, Keith Jarrett was a celebrated figure in jazz, known for his improvisational skill and emotive playing. 'Standards in Norway' followed his acclaimed 'Standards, Volume 1' and continued to showcase his unique interpretative style on well-known jazz standards.
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Standards in Norway is an album by Keith Jarrett, released in 1995. Intimate and expansive, this album blends intricate improvisation with the warmth of classic jazz standards. This album received widespread acclaim and contributed to Jarrett's reputation as a master of live performance. It solidified his ability to blend spontaneity with the structure of standards, influencing both contemporary jazz musicians and audiences alike. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Standards in Norway sound like?

Intimate and expansive, this album blends intricate improvisation with the warmth of classic jazz standards. Rooted in jazz.

What makes Standards in Norway by Keith Jarrett notable?

This album received widespread acclaim and contributed to Jarrett's reputation as a master of live performance. It solidified his ability to blend spontaneity with the structure of standards, influencing both contemporary jazz musicians and audiences alike. By 1995, Keith Jarrett was a celebrated figure in jazz, known for his improvisational skill and emotive playing. 'Standards in Norway' followed his acclaimed 'Standards, Volume 1' and continued to showcase his unique interpretative style on well-known jazz standards.

Who is Standards in Norway for?

Standards in Norway works well if you're into steady exploration of familiar themes, intimate moments for quiet reflection and warm improvisations for late nights.

How many songs are on Standards in Norway?

Standards in Norway has 8 tracks, running approximately 73 minutes.

Tracklist

8 tracks·73:26

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

  • 1 All of You 8:16
  • 2 Little Girl Blue 6:43
  • 3 Just in Time Standout 11:05
  • 4 Old Folks 10:42
  • 5 Love Is a Many‐Splendored Thing Standout 7:26
  • 6 Dedicated to You 12:19
  • 7 I Hear a Rhapsody Standout 10:57
  • 8 How About You? 5:55

Release Date

January 1, 1995

Genre

jazz

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

73 min 26 sec