- Born
- 8 May 1945
Allentown - Country
- United States
- Active
- 1958–
- Record labels
- ECM Records, Atlantic Records
- Discography
- 79 albums
Biography
Keith Jarrett is a jazz musician who plays piano, saxophone and organ. Keith Jarrett was born on 8 May 1945 in Allentown. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: ECM Records and Atlantic Records. The discography here lists 79 albums, from “Life Between the Exit Signs” (1968) to “Roma” (2026). Honours include Guggenheim Fellowship (1972), Léonie Sonning Music Prize (2004) and NEA Jazz Masters.
Keith Jarrett (born May 8, 1945) is an American pianist and composer. Jarrett started his career with Art Blakey and later moved on to play with Charles Lloyd and Miles Davis. Since the early 1970s, he has also been a group leader and solo performer in jazz, jazz fusion, and classical music. His improvisations draw from the traditions of jazz and other genres, including Western classical music, gospel, blues, and ethnic folk music. His album The Köln Concert, released in 1975, is the best-selling piano recording in history. In 2008, he was inducted into the DownBeat Jazz Hall of Fame in the magazine's 73rd Annual Readers' Poll. In 2003, Jarrett received the Polar Music Prize and was the first recipient to be recognized with the prizes for both contemporary and classical music. In 2004, he received the Léonie Sonning Music Prize. In February 2018, Jarrett suffered a stroke and has been unable to perform since.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Also plays on
Albums where Keith Jarrett is credited as a sideman
Standards written by Keith Jarrett
Awards
- 1972 Guggenheim Fellowship
- 2004 Léonie Sonning Music Prize
- NEA Jazz Masters
- Steinway artist
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Frequently asked questions
What instrument does Keith Jarrett play?
Keith Jarrett is known for playing piano, saxophone and organ.
When and where was Keith Jarrett born?
Keith Jarrett was born 8 May 1945 in Allentown.
What are Keith Jarrett's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include Life Between the Exit Signs (1968), Restoration Ruin (1968), The Mourning of a Star (1971), Birth (1972) and Expectations (1972).
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