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.
How About You
Keith Jarrett Lyrics
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Life can be a joy
But the note they end on
Will depend on
Little pleasures they will share
So let us compare
I like New York in June, how about you?
I love a fireside when a storm is due.
I like potato chips, moonlight and motor trips,
How about you?
I'm mad about good books, can't get my fill,
And Franklin Roosevelt's looks give me a thrill.
Holding hands at the movie show,
When all the lights are low
May not be new, but I like it,
How about you?
I like Jack Benny's jokes.
To a degree.
I love the common folks.
That includes me.
I like to window shop on 5th Avenue.
I like banana splits, late supper at the Ritz,
How about you?
I love to dream of fame, maybe I'll shine.
I'd love to see your name right beside mine.
I can see we're in harmony,
Looks like we both agree
On what to do,
And I like it, how about you?
The song How About You by Keith Jarrett captures the feelings of joy experienced when two individuals meet and begin a relationship. The lyrics express the idea that the note on which the relationship ends depends on the little pleasures that they share. The song encourages the comparisons of interests and preferences to find similarities that bring happiness to the couple. The lyrics emphasize that the shared love of simple things like potato chips, good books, and motor trips can bring people together in harmony. The song's final lines suggest that the couple agrees on what to do, and they both like it.
Line by Line Meaning
When a girl meets boy
The start of a relationship between a woman and a man could be auspicious.
Life can be a joy
Life becomes enjoyable.
But the note they end on
The fate of the relationship depends on how it plays out.
Will depend on
The outcome of a relationship depends on
Little pleasures they will share
The small moments and experiences they share will add up to dictate the result.
So let us compare
Let’s evaluate our interests.
I like New York in June, how about you?
Do you also like New York, especially in June?
I like a Gershwin tune, how about you?
Do you enjoy Gershwin's music like I do?
I love a fireside when a storm is due.
I adore sitting by the fire on a stormy night.
I like potato chips, moonlight, and motor trips,
I take pleasure in potato chips, traveling by moonlight, and going on road trips.
How about you?
Do you enjoy the same things as I do?
I'm mad about good books, can't get my fill,
I have an insatiable hunger for good books.
And Franklin Roosevelt's looks give me a thrill.
I admire Franklin Roosevelt's looks and personality.
Holding hands at the movie show, when all the lights are low
I like holding hands with my partner in a movie theater when it’s dark.
May not be new, but I like it,
It may be a cliché, but I enjoy it.
How about you?
Do you also like it?
I like Jack Benny's jokes.
I have a liking for Jack Benny's humor.
To a degree.
Up to a certain extent.
I love the common folks.
I am fond of the ordinary people.
That includes me.
I am also one of them.
I like to window shop on 5th Avenue.
I like browsing stores on 5th Avenue.
I like banana splits, late supper at the Ritz,
I enjoy banana splits and having late suppers at the Ritz.
How about you?
Do you share my love for them?
I love to dream of fame, maybe I'll shine.
I enjoy dreaming of becoming famous, and maybe I’ll become successful.
I'd love to see your name right beside mine.
I would like to see my name alongside my partner's name.
I can see we're in harmony, Looks like we both agree
It seems like we have a lot in common, and we both concur.
On what to do,
Particularly on what direction we want the relationship to go.
And I like it, how about you?
I’m happy with this mutual understanding, are you as well?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CAROLINE KAWA
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Marcus Harbaugh
This is absolutely marvelous! One of my favorite solos of all time. Subscribed!
Tim Bruer
So good to see this fantastic version fully transcribed, thank you.
Richard Wallace
Fantastic, reminds me of his ""My Romance" version with a complex intro and coda. Check it out: "My Romance," on "Standards In Norway."
Nigel Davies
A Superb transcription of an Astounding arrangement featuring the Genius of Keith Jarret!!
Seekseven
Thanks! It’s incredible
Chris Topher
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Great, thanks for posting it!
Carlos Morera
Bestial! Gracias!
PY SNOO
excellent！
Alexey Kazachkov
Please add a link to the pdf file! Thank you in advance! :)