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.
Someone To Watch Over Me
Keith Jarrett Lyrics
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Still were often told, seek and ye shall find
So I'm going to seek a certain lad I've had in mind
Looking everywhere, haven't found him yet
Hes the big affair I cannot forget
Only man I ever think of with regret
I'd like to add his initial to my monogram
There's a somebody I'm longing to see
I hope that he turns out to be
Someone who'll watch over me
I'm a little lamb who's lost in the wood
I know I could always be good
Someone who'll watch over me
Although he may not be the man some
Girls think of as handsome
To my heart he carries the key
Won't you tell him please to put on some speed
Follow my lead, oh, how I need
Someone to watch over me
The lyrics to Keith Jarrett's Someone To Watch Over Me describe the longing for love and companionship. The first verse mentions the saying that "love is blind," which means that people can be blinded by their emotions and not see clearly. However, the singer is still seeking love because they believe that they will find it if they look hard enough. They have someone specific in mind, but they have not yet found them.
The second verse reveals that the singer has strong feelings for this person and cannot forget them. They wish to add their initial to their monogram, indicating a desire to make this person a permanent part of their life. However, they are still searching for the "shepherd for this lost lamb," someone to guide them and protect them.
The chorus repeats the title phrase "Someone to Watch Over Me" and emphasizes the singer's vulnerability as a "little lamb who's lost in the wood." They hope to find someone who will always be there to look after them and keep them safe. The final verse asks this person to "put on some speed" and follow the singer's lead, expressing their desperate need for companionship and love.
Overall, the lyrics to Someone To Watch Over Me convey a sense of longing, vulnerability, and the desire for connection and protection in a world that can be uncertain and frightening.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a saying old says that love is blind
It is a common proverb that love does not see faults.
Still were often told, seek and ye shall find
We are frequently advised to look for something we desire.
So I'm going to seek a certain lad I've had in mind
I am going to look for a particular boy whom I have been thinking of.
Looking everywhere, haven't found him yet
I have searched everywhere but still have not found him.
Hes the big affair I cannot forget
He is the significant relationship that I am unable to forget.
Only man I ever think of with regret
He is the only man whom I remember with remorse.
I'd like to add his initial to my monogram
I wish to add his first letter to my personal logo.
Tell me, where is the shepherd for this lost lamb?
Please tell me, where is the person who will guide me out of my distress?
There's a somebody I'm longing to see
I am yearning to meet a particular person.
I hope that he turns out to be
I have a hope that he would be.
Someone who'll watch over me
A person who will take care of me.
I'm a little lamb who's lost in the wood
I am like a young sheep who has strayed away from the flock.
I know I could always be good
I am sure that I can behave well.
Someone who'll watch over me
A person who will protect me.
Although he may not be the man some
Even though he may not be the person whom some people consider.
Girls think of as handsome
Girls find attractive.
To my heart he carries the key
He possess the power to unlock my heart.
Won't you tell him please to put on some speed
Can you ask him to hurry?
Follow my lead, oh, how I need
Do as I do, because I need him badly.
Someone to watch over me
A person who will look after me.
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Written by: Ira Gershwin, George Gershwin
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@uwe8416
like medicine for my wounded heart!
@peter_castle
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOO... a billion "O" ...OOOOOOOOOOOOD!!!
@fredschwartz1259
stopped me in mi tracks...listen!
@my150628
My heart is tranquillized by Keith Jarret
@marykajohnson
Simply beautiful...
@johnp8122
If this is an improvisation, Keith Jarrett one of the finest musicians I've ever heard. If it's an arrangement, he's STILL one of the finest musicians I've ever heard. And a hell of a pianist, too!
@UkuleleAversion
+John P It's completely improvised.
@josepiano2010
Magnífico video !!! obgdº :o)*
@carosta
Very beautiful pictures and music, thank you!
@velesivents
Beautiful, heart toucing perforfmance.