Released 10 years ago
A Multitude of Angels
Keith Jarrett · 2016
297 min · 12 tracks · jazz
An expansive journey through improvisational soundscapes blending classical influences with jazz spontaneity and deep emotional resonance.
Top tracks — play these first
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Modena: Part I Start here — The opening track sets the tone for the entire album, with a meditative exploration that gradually unfolds complex themes and motifs over its lengthy duration.
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Ferrara: Part I — This piece showcases Jarrett's dynamic range and emotive playing, transitioning seamlessly through various moods while maintaining an overarching sense of cohesion.
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Genova: Over the Rainbow — Jarrett's interpretation of this classic song is deeply introspective, infusing it with personal nuance and showcasing his ability to reinterpret familiar melodies in innovative ways.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalJarrett's improvisational mastery and thematic exploration create a compelling and cohesive journey through sound.
What we noticed
- Several tracks feature variations on familiar melodies, such as 'Danny Boy' and 'Over the Rainbow', which are integrated into the improvisations.
- The first half of the album emphasizes more structured themes, while the latter half explores freer, more abstract soundscapes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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9/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long-form exploratory listening experience
- wave-like pacing with emotional depth
- immersive journey for introspective moments
- patient unfolding of musical ideas
- transcendent background for deep focus
Maybe skip if you
- seeking quick, catchy tracks
- prefer standalone short pieces
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Showcases Jarrett's improvisational mastery and received significant acclaim.
- Themes
- improvisational soundscapes· meditative exploration· deep emotional resonance
- Career context
- By 2016, Keith Jarrett was a revered figure in jazz, celebrated for his solo piano performances. 'A Multitude of Angels' followed his acclaimed 'Rio' album from 2015 and marked a continuation of his signature improvisational style. This release further solidified his legacy as a master of live performance and spontaneous composition.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chick Corea· Brad Mehldau· Bill Evans
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Modena: Part I Start here 34:18
- 2 Modena: Part II 31:19
- 3 Modena: Danny Boy 5:00
Disc 2
- 1 Ferrara: Part I 43:48
- 2 Ferrara: Part II 29:58
- 3 Ferrara: Encore 3:26
Disc 3
- 1 Torino: Part I 42:23
- 2 Torino: Part II 31:35
Disc 4
- 1 Genova: Part I 31:41
- 2 Genova: Part II 31:43
- 3 Genova: Encore 5:52
- 4 Genova: Over the Rainbow 6:03
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Live in Tokyo
Brad Mehldau
Explores similar improvisational depth with classical influences and emotive piano narratives.
Mockroot
Tigran Hamasyan
Merges jazz with Armenian folk themes, creating expansive soundscapes and introspective moods.
Piano Improvisations Vol. 1
Chick Corea
Features spontaneous compositions with rich emotional layers and a focus on solo piano exploration.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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