Intrepid Ear Archive: The Köln Concert: A Tribute to an Iconic Night
On a rainy night in 1975, Keith Jarrett sat down at a battered piano in Cologne and delivered The Köln Concert—an improvised performance that would become the best-selling solo piano recording in history. But behind the music lies a story of frustration, fatigue, and unexpected brilliance. As the 50th anniversary approaches, London pianist Dorian Ford pays tribute to this iconic moment, bringing together those who witnessed it firsthand. Breandáin O’Shea takes us through the story behind the concert that almost didn’t happen.
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