Jarrett began piano lessons at the age of two and played for the first time on stage at the age of seven. In 1962 he played a self-composed two-hour concert, without the benefit of any prior formal instruction in orchestration or composition. After working with a wide variety of musicians, beginning in 1966, including Chet Baker, Lee Konitz and Art Blakey, he founded his own band in 1968 with Charlie Haden and Paul Motian. In 1971-76 Dewey Redman (saxophone) joined the group and they played under the name of the "American Quartet". His work with Miles Davis between 1969 and 1971 gave his career an additional boost, as well as the opportunity to play solo concerts such as the "Köln Concert" (1975, Cologne, Germany), honoured by Time Magazine as album of the year.
Since the early 1970s, he has enjoyed a great deal of success, both artistic and commercial, in both classical and jazz music as a group leader and a solo performer. His improvisation technique combines jazz, classical, gospel, blues, and various ethnic-folk musics. He is considered by some, to be the "Bach" of jazz music; this title may have come from his recording of Bach's Goldberg Variations, which, although it received many awards, was not entirely approved by critics.
In the 1990s he suffered chronic fatigue syndrome only to take up the piano again in 1998. He worked in a trio form with Gary Peacock and Jack DeJohnette until 2014.
Jarrett stated in a 2005 TV interview that his music is influenced by the teachings and philosophy of Georges I. Gurdjieff, whom he honoured in "Sacred Hymns" (ECM, 1980). This philosophy informs many of his non-musical beliefs as well.
In 2008, he was inducted into the Down Beat Hall of Fame in the magazine's 73rd annual readers' poll.
In 2010, to coincide with his 65th birthday he released his first studio album in 12 years - Jasmine. It reunited Jarrett with his old bassist colleague Charlie Haden; the two had not recorded together for over 30 years.
Golden Earrings
Keith Jarrett Lyrics
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That when your love wears golden earrings,
She belongs to you.
An old love story that's known to very few,
But if you wear those golden earrings,
Love will come to you.
By the burning fire,they will glow with ev'ry coal.
So be my gypsy,
Make love your guiding light,
And let that pair of golden earrings
Cast their spell tonight.
The lyrics to Keith Jarrett / Gary Peacock / Jack DeJohnett's song Golden Earrings tell a story about a love that can be captured by the power of golden earrings. According to an old gypsy love story, when a woman wears golden earrings, she belongs to the man who loves her. The song emphasizes the idea that love can come to anyone who possesses a pair of golden earrings, as these earrings are believed to cast a spell that can attract love into one's life.
The lyrics are full of imagery that depicts the intense emotions that can be experienced when wearing golden earrings. The burning fire of the earrings is said to glow with every coal, and the whisper of desire can be heard low inside one's soul. The words "be my gypsy, make love your guiding light" paint a picture of a passionate and free-spirited love, one that is not bound by societal norms or expectations.
Overall, the lyrics of Golden Earrings express the idea that love can be captured and harnessed by anyone who possesses a pair of golden earrings. The song encourages listeners to embrace their inner gypsy and to let love be their guiding force.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a story the gypsies know is true
Gypsies have a story that they believe is true
That when your love wears golden earrings,
The story is that if your lover wears golden earrings,
She belongs to you.
Your lover will be yours.
An old love story that's known to very few,
This is an old love story that is not well-known by many.
But if you wear those golden earrings,
But if you wear the golden earrings mentioned,
Love will come to you.
You will find love.
By the burning fire,they will glow with ev'ry coal.
The earrings will glow in the firelight.
You will hear desire whisper low inside your soul.
You will feel intense desire deep inside you.
So be my gypsy,
Be my lover.
Make love your guiding light,
Let love be your guide.
And let that pair of golden earrings
And let those golden earrings mentioned earlier
Cast their spell tonight.
Have their magical effect on us tonight.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAY LIVINGSTON, RAY EVANS, VICTOR YOUNG
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kimsolmo
This is good. Kenny Drew's performance on the same piece is good too.
@PabluchoViision
Very nice. For my money,, Ray Bryant is the one who makes this piece other worldly, and his own.
@irakey
beautiful Keith Gary Jack and also very much swinging
@simeonkrivoshiev6077
the last photo