| Hamburg '72 | ||||
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| Released | November 21, 2014[1] | |||
| Recorded | June 14, 1972[2][3] | |||
| Studio | NDR Jazz Workshop Hamburg, West Germany | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 55:22 | |||
| Label | ECM 2422 | |||
| Producer | Manfred Eicher | |||
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Hamburg '72 is a live album by Keith Jarrett recorded in West Germany on June 14, 1972 and released on the ECM label in November 2014. The trio—Jarrett's first—features rhythm section Charlie Haden and Paul Motian, both of whom died before the album's released.
1972 mini-European Tour
Hamburg '72 was recorded in concert during a European mini-tour in which, according to www.keithjarrett.org, Jarrett's first trio offered recitals in Hungary, France and Germany:[2]
- 3 June - Székesfehérvár, (Hungary) - Alba Regia Jazz Festival
- 9 June - Studio 104, Maison de la Radio, Paris, (France)
- 12 June - Munich (Germany)
- 14 June - Funkhaus, NDR Jazz Workshop, Hamburg, (Germany)
- 16 June - Skulpturengarten, Neue Nationalgalerie, Berlin, (Germany)
Reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| All Music |   [3] |
| The Observer | [4] |
| All About Jazz | [5] |
The album received several positive reviews on release. The AllMusic review by Thom Jurek awarded the album 4 stars, stating, "Hamburg '72 is not only an excellent archival recording that documents one of jazz's most capable, sophisticated trios, it is expansive, inspiring modern jazz at its best, and it continues to resonate and inspire."[3]
The Observer's Dave Gelly called it "an invaluable memento of an unrepeatable group".[4]
All About Jazz's John Kelman observed: "Hamburg '72 is a true milestone from the first of its 56 minutes to the last—a classic once lost, but now found again and sounding better than ever."[5]
JazzTimes Thomas Conrad said: "By 1972, [Jarrett's] taut, dramatic timing, his personal harmonic concept and especially his touch were in place. He could already make piano notes hang forever in the air. He is equally capable of rocking the Funkhaus to its foundations."[6]
Track listing
All compositions by Keith Jarrett, except as indicated
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Rainbow" | Margot Jarrett | 9:52 |
| 2. | "Everything That Lives Laments" | 9:44 | |
| 3. | "Piece for Ornette" | 9:32 | |
| 4. | "Take Me Back" | 8:07 | |
| 5. | "Life, Dance" | 2:59 | |
| 6. | "Song for Che" | Charlie Haden | 15:08 |
| Total length: | 55:22 | ||
Personnel
- Keith Jarrett – piano, soprano saxophone, flute, percussion
- Charlie Haden – double bass
- Paul Motian – drums
Production
- Manfred Eicher - producer, remixing
- Michael Naura - radio producer
- Hans-Heinrich Breitkreuz - engineer (recording)
- Jan Erik Kongshaug - engineer (remixing: July 2014)
- Sascha Kleis - design
- Johanness Anders - photography
References
- ↑ ECM Records Keith Jarrett: Hamburg '72 accessed May 2020
- 1 2 Keith Jarrett 1972 live concerts accessed September 2020
- 1 2 3 "Hamburg '72 (All Music review)". All Music. Retrieved June 29, 2017.
- 1 2 "Hamburg '72 (The Observer review)". The Observer. Retrieved June 29, 2017.
- 1 2 "Hamburg '72 (All About Jazz review)". All About Jazz. Retrieved June 29, 2017.
- ↑ "Hamburg '72 (JazzTimes review)". Jazz Times. Retrieved June 29, 2017.