Keith Jarrett - Shades (1976/2015) [Official Digital Download 24-bit/192kHz]

"Shades" is the fifth album on the Impulse label by jazz pianist Keith Jarrett. Originally released in 1976 it features performances by Jarrett's 'American Quartet' which included Dewey Redman, Charlie Haden and Paul Motian with Guilherme Franco added on percussion.

Pianist Keith Jarrett's mid-'70s quintet was the strongest regular group that he ever led and all of its recordings (even some that ramble a bit) are worth picking up. Thanks to its strong start, Shades is one of this unit's most rewarding recordings. "Shades of Jazz" has a memorable melody and logical (if unpredictable) improvisations by Jarrett and tenor-saxophonist Dewey Redman. The momentum slows down a bit with the gospellish "Southern Smiles" and "Rose Petals" but picks up again with the final number, the rather intense "Diatribe," an excellent vehicle for this classic group. Throughout, bassist Charlie Haden, drummer Paul Motian and percussionist Guilherme Franco keep the band's juices flowing.

Tracklist:

01 - Shades Of Jazz (Take 1A)
02 - Southern Smiles (Take 2)
03 - Rose Petals (Take 1C)
04 - Diatribe (Take 1)

Produced by Esmond Edwards. Engineered by Tony May.
Recorded on December 10–12, 1975 at Generation Sound Studios, NYC.

Musicians:
Keith Jarrett - piano, percussion
Dewey Redman - tenor saxophone, maracas, tambourine
Charlie Haden - bass
Paul Motian - drums, percussion
Guilherme Franco - percussion


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