Keith Jarrett (born May 8, 1945 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA) is an Amer… Read Full Bio ↴Keith Jarrett (born May 8, 1945 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA) is an American pianist and composer. He is considered one of the most important jazz pianists, renowned for his elaborate solo improvisations. As well as recording under his own name, he has recorded a number of albums as the Keith Jarrett Trio. In 2003, Jarrett received the Polar Music Prize, the first (and to this day only) recipient not to share the prize with a co-recipient, and in 2004 he received the Léonie Sonning Music Prize.

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.

You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To
Keith Jarrett Lyrics

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You'd be so nice to come home to
You'd be so nice by the fire
While the breeze on high, sang a lullaby
You'd be all my heart could desire

Under stars chilled by the winter
Under an August moon shining above
You'd be so nice, you'd be paradise

To come home to and love

Under stars chilled by the winter
Under an August moon burning above

You'd be so nice, you'd be paradise
To come home to and love

Overall Meaning

The song "You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To" is a classic jazz standard that was written by Cole Porter in 1943. Keith Jarrett's version of the song is a slow, romantic ballad that emphasizes the longing and nostalgia expressed in Porter's lyrics. The song expresses a deep yearning for a loved one who is far away, and the comfort that person would provide upon their return.

The opening line, "You'd be so nice to come home to," sets the tone for the entire song. The singer is expressing their desire for the comfort and security of returning home to their loved one. The idea of being together by the fire, with the breeze singing a lullaby, represents a cozy, intimate moment shared between two people. The second verse emphasizes how much the singer longs for this person, no matter the time of year or the weather conditions. Under stars chilled by winter or an August moon, the loved one would be paradise to come home to and love.

Overall, the lyrics to "You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To" are a testament to the enduring power of love and the comfort of returning home to the person who means the most to you.

Line by Line Meaning

You'd be so nice to come home to
Returning home to you would be such a warm and welcoming experience.

You'd be so nice by the fire
In front of the fire, with you, would be the perfect place to be.

While the breeze on high, sang a lullaby
Listening to the calming sounds of the wind would be a peaceful moment spent with you.

You'd be all my heart could desire
Being with you is all that I could ever want and need.

Under stars chilled by the winter
Even in the cold of winter, being beneath the stars with you would be wonderful.

Under an August moon shining above
The beauty of an August moon would only be enhanced by your presence.

You'd be so nice, you'd be paradise
Being with you is like being in paradise.

To come home to and love
Returning home to you and the love we share would be the highlight of my day.

Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Sentric Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cole Porter

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