Discography

Oslo, Arne Bendiksen Studio, Norway, 10.11.1971

1. Sound quality: A+

Note: Recorded during the “Facing You” album session
1. Counterphonymic (2:50)

19711110 Keith Jarrett Solo

Keith Jarrett (p)

November 10th 1971,Arne Bendiksen Studios, Oslo, Norway

1 In Front (Keith Jarrett) 10.05

2 Ritooria (Keith Jarrett) 5.50

3 Lalene (Keith Jarrett) 8.29

4 My Lady, My Child (Keith Jarrett) 7.17

5 Landscape For Future Earth (Keith Jarrett) 3.29

6 Starbright (Keith Jarrett) 5.01

7 Vapallia (Keith Jarrett) 3.51

8 Semblence (Keith Jarrett) 3.00

1-8: Keith Jarrett - Facing You (ECM (G) 1017)

Review by Michael G. Nastos  [-]

Facing You is one of the most important recordings in contemporary jazz for several reasons, aside from being beautifully conceived and executed by pianist Keith Jarrett. It is a hallmark recording of solo piano in any discipline, a signature piece in the early ECM label discography, a distinct departure from mainstream jazz, a breakthrough for Jarrett, and a studio prelude for his most famous solo project to follow, The Köln Concert. Often meditative, richly melodic, inventive, and introspective beyond compare, Jarrett expresses his soul in tailored tones that set standards for not only this kind of jazz, but music that would serve him and his fans in good stead onward. In this program of all originals, which sound spontaneously improvised with certain pretexts and motifs as springboards, the rhapsodic "Ritooria," 4/4 love/spirit song "Lalene," and song for family and life "My Lady; My Child" firmly establish Jarrett's heartfelt and thoughtful approach. "Vapallia" cements the thematic, seemingly effortless, lighter -- but never tame -- aesthetic. "Starbright" is an easy-paced two-step tune signifying fully Jarrett's personalized stance. Straddling a more jagged, angular, and free edge, the pianist evokes the influence of Paul Bley during "Semblence" (sic). But it is the opening selection, an extended ten-minute opus titled "In Front," that truly showcases Jarrett at his playful best -- a timeless, modal, direct, and bright delight. A remarkable effort that reveals more and more with each listen, this recording has stood the test of time, and is unquestionably a Top Three recording in Keith Jarrett's long and storied career.

19711112 Miles Davis Septet

Miles Davis (tp) Gary Bartz (ss, as) Keith Jarrett (el p, org) Michael Henderson (el b) Leon "Ndugu" Chancler (dr) Don Alias, James Mtume Forman (conga, perc)

November 12, 1971, Sartory Festsaal, Cologne, Germany, WDR radio broadcast

1 Introduction (from stage) 0.21

2 Directions (J. Zawinul) 11.16

Intro continues until 0.13. Theme stated at 1.53, 2.54.

3 Honky Tonk (M. Davis) 10.11

4 What I Say (M. Davis) (inc.) 4.25

5 It's About That Time (M. Davis) (inc.) 3.24

Voiceover 0.01-1.45

6 Yesternow (M. Davis) 11.47

7 Funky Tonk (M. Davis) 16.16

8 Sanctuary (closing theme) (W. Shorter-M. Davis) 0.38

1-8: [CD] Miles Davis – Live Cologne 1971

19711113 Miles Davis Septet

Miles Davis (tp) Gary Bartz (ss, as) Keith Jarrett (el p, org) Michael Henderson (el b) Leon "Ndugu" Chancler (dr) Don Alias, James Mtume Forman (conga, perc)

November 13, 1971, Royal Festival Hall, London, UK, audience recording

1 Directions (J. Zawinul) 11.10

Theme stated at 2.27, 3.32.

2 What I Say (M. Davis) 15.22

3 Sanctuary (W. Shorter-M. Davis) 3.46

4 It's About That Time (M. Davis) 15.50

5 Honky Tonk (M. Davis) 14.04

6 Funky Tonk (M. Davis) 16.10

7 Sanctuary (W. Shorter-M. Davis)

(closing theme, applause) 1.52

1-7: [CD] Miles Davis – London 1971

This is the second of two shows at the Royal Festival Hall on this date.

19711114 Miles Davis Septet

Miles Davis (tp) Gary Bartz (ss, as) Keith Jarrett (el p, org) Michael Henderson (el b) Leon "Ndugu" Chancler (dr) Don Alias, James Mtume Forman (conga, perc)

November 14, 1971, Gran Teatro della Fenice, Venice, Italy, audience recording

1 Directions (J. Zawinul) 10.36

Theme stated at 2.06, 3.40.

2 What I Say (M. Davis) 16.36

3 Sanctuary (W. Shorter-M. Davis) 3.17

4 It's About That Time (M. Davis) 17.48

5 Honky Tonk (M. Davis) 14.10

6 Funky Tonk (M. Davis) 20.30

7 Sanctuary (W. Shorter-M. Davis)

(closing theme, applause) 1.27

19711116 Miles Davis Septet

Miles Davis (tp) Gary Bartz (ss, as) Keith Jarrett (el p, org) Michael Henderson (el b) Leon "Ndugu" Chancler (dr) Don Alias, James Mtume Forman (conga, perc)

November 16, 1971, Palazzo dello Sport, Turin, Italy, RAI TV broadcast

1 Directions (J. Zawinul) 13.18

Theme stated at 3.22, 5.17.

2 What I Say (M. Davis) 14.10

3 Sanctuary (W. Shorter-M. Davis) 3.52

4 It's About That Time (M. Davis) 13.33

5 Honky Tonk (M. Davis) 17.58

6 Funky Tonk (M. Davis) 15.11

Incomplete (8.06) and issued as "Hush" on Moon and video.

7 Sanctuary (W. Shorter-M. Davis)

(closing theme, applause) 0.50
There are some incomplete broadcasts of this show from RAI. One of them contains the following

Honky Tonk (inc, 5.57) (voiceover announcement 5.23-end)

What I Say (inc, 8.36) (previous voiceover continues until 0.06)

Sanctuary (4.14)

It's About That Time (inc, 3.42)

Another includes an incomplete Funky Tonk (8.42), issued as "Hush" on Moon MCD 063. Still another includes an incomplete Honky Tonk (9.57) with a brief voiceover introduction.

19711120 Miles Davis Septet

Miles Davis (tp) Gary Bartz (ss, as) Keith Jarrett (el p, org) Michael Henderson (el b) Leon "Ndugu" Chancler (dr) Don Alias, James Mtume Forman (conga, perc)

November 20, 1971, Sports Pavilion, Cascais, Portugal, audience recording

1 Directions (J. Zawinul) 11.39

Theme stated at 2.32, 4.00.

2 What I Say (M. Davis) 15.18

3 Sanctuary (W. Shorter-M. Davis) 2.23

4 It's About That Time (M. Davis) (inc.) 2.05

Cut off at 2:05.

5 Honky Tonk (M. Davis) (inc.) 9.44

6 Funky Tonk (M. Davis) 21.00

7 Sanctuary (W. Shorter-M. Davis)
(closing theme, applause) 0.20