Probably the most approachable Jarrett there is
The artistry on this work is unmistakeable Jarrett and I daresay that it has never been duplicated, by KJ or anyone else, since. How in the heck one guy can keep one song going for a half hour (or more) I'll simply never know. But what really drives this recording is the sound. The piano is just not quite right, and the upper and lower registers sound like two completely different instruments. Indeed, in the first song, the bass is so pronounced and so oddly sounding, it had me looking at the liner notes to see who the bass player was. (No wonder Keith doesn't drive down into the low notes like he does on his more recent work.) Just the same, Keith works within the limitations of the instrument to evoke the musicality and feelings that he has in his brain and heart, and he makes them come out and soar over the instrument's shortcomings and limitations. That really impressed me. Another thing I like about this recording is that Keith's "Keith-isms", the shouting, whooping, moaning, and exclaiming that he is so well-known for, are just a bit more subdued on this work and as they follow the music closely, and are being covered up with a sort of tinkly piano, they don't distract from the music very much at all. That is not to say this is an average piece of music. It's a masterpiece, for sure. And although Jarrett may be popular and have sold beaucoups records and CD's, most music and jazz aficionados will admit he is not for everybody. This work, however, can probably find a welcome spot on any jazz enthusiast's shelf.

Awe-Inspiring
Here's a suggestion. To fully appreciate this CD, don't slot it into your car's CD player unless you have a really good sound system and you can blast it with your windows closed. Alternatively, pick a quiet period of day, undisturbed by extraneous noises. It also helps to raise the volume. That way you can get the full effect of this extraordinary effort.

Non-music worshipers often wonder if you'd buy a CD just for one song. Well, this CD you could buy just for one note. One note on any of the four songs. It's that good. A good example is between 1:30 and 2:00 on part 1.

It doesn't get better than this, folks. Now I see why this CD garners so many positive comments. I don't know much about musical instruments to break this down. But if you are a jazz lover, you must have this CD.

One Man, One Piano, One Concert, Saund is like big Orchestra
This Music is harmony of one man. You can feel in big world when listen him. Jarrett like big orchestra in Köln. This sound is still fresh and modern Since 1975. Part I, was very fantastic At Nanni Moretti's film "Dear Diary" . When I heard again Part I of this Concert at the end of The first episode "On a Vespa" I decided to get this Album imedetly. Because it will never be an old fashion sound...

Not received II
well I'm waiting for the cd to listen it.
So, at the moment, I can'not give a real evaluation !

Wow
I had to replace my LP. A cat that loved to ride the turntable may have had something to do with some scratches. Ya think? I can enjoy it again without having to hop up and move the needle. Now I have a cat, with attitude, that likes to sleep next to the speakers while it's playing. At least she has taste!