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.
I'll Remember April
Keith Jarrett Lyrics
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We'll sigh goodbye to all we ever had
Alone where we have walked together
I'll remember April and be glad
I'll be content you loved me once in April
Your lips were warm and love and spring were new
I'm not afraid of autumn and her sorrow
The fire will dwindle into glowing ashes
For flames live such a little while
I won't forget but I won't be lonely
I'll remember April and smile
The lyrics to "I'll Remember April" are a poignant reflection on the transient nature of love and the bittersweet memories that remain when a relationship has ended. The first verse describes the passing of time, as a lovely day turns into evening and the couple must say goodbye. The singer reflects on the moments they shared together, walking alone, and vows to remember the month of April with fondness.
In the second verse, the singer acknowledges that their love was fleeting, but nonetheless cherished. They recall the warmth of their lover's lips in the springtime and express their acceptance of the coming of autumn and its inevitable sorrow. Despite the passing of time and the disintegration of the relationship, the singer insists that they will always remember April and the happiness it brought them.
The final verse is a reflection on the impermanence of life and love. The fire that once burned so brightly has dwindled into ashes, but the singer is not lonely. They find comfort in the memories of April and smile at the thought of what once was.
Overall, the lyrics to "I'll Remember April" are a poignant reminder of the beauty and fragility of love and the power of memory to sustain us in the face of loss.
Line by Line Meaning
This lovely day will lengthen into evening
The beautiful day will slowly turn into night.
We'll sigh goodbye to all we ever had
We'll sadly say farewell to the things we once had together.
Alone where we have walked together
I'll be by myself in the places where we used to go together.
I'll remember April and be glad
I'll fondly recall memories of April and feel happy.
I'll be content you loved me once in April
I'll be satisfied knowing that you loved me at least once, during April.
Your lips were warm and love and spring were new
I remember your passionate kisses during our new love, in the springtime.
I'm not afraid of autumn and her sorrow
I'm not scared of the sadness that comes with fall.
For I'll remember April and you
Because of my memories of April with you, I won't be too sad.
The fire will dwindle into glowing ashes
The passion and excitement we once had will eventually fade to nothing.
For flames live such a little while
Flames of love only last for a brief moment in time.
I won't forget but I won't be lonely
I won't forget you, but I also won't feel lonely without you.
I'll remember April and smile
My memories of April with you will make me grin.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DON RAYE, GENE DE PAUL, PATRICIA JOHNSTON
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@moychelitchtenstein7146
So fine! What synchrony. They play as one.
@andreamuehlethaler6106
Jack is terrific!
@emilianocassiani274
Beautiful
@douglascanjanidearaujo1172
Gorgeous
@FlightlessWaterfowl-nx6pz
It's a travesty that this video edits out almost the entirety of Jack's drum intro. One of the greatest intros of all that this trio ever recorded. Shame on the uploader.
This is the full version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02xLTcFI9Ws