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Radiance

Keith Jarrett · 2005

139 min · 17 tracks · jazz

Ethereal improvisations weave intricate textures, capturing a transcendent journey through solo piano meditations.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • ethereal improvisations for deep focus
  • wave-like pacing encourages reflection
  • transcendent journey through meditative sound
  • gradual builds with emotional peaks
  • ideal for extended listening sessions

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking immediate gratification
  • prefer standalone energetic tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Radiance' was released in 2005, Keith Jarrett was already a revered figure in jazz, known for his pioneering work in solo improvisation. This album followed the acclaimed 'The Melody at Night, With You' from 1999 and continued to showcase his ability to create deeply emotive and spontaneous music within a solo piano format.
Stylistic neighbors
Chick Corea· Brad Mehldau· Bill Evans

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Radiance, Part 1 12:18
  • 2 Radiance, Part 2 8:53
  • 3 Radiance, Part 3 5:58
  • 4 Radiance, Part 4 1:33
  • 5 Radiance, Part 5 10:58
  • 6 Radiance, Part 6 8:00
  • 7 Radiance, Part 7 9:51
  • 8 Radiance, Part 8 5:25
  • 9 Radiance, Part 9 6:11

Disc 2

  • 1 Radiance, Part 10 13:55
  • 2 Radiance, Part 11 1:40
  • 3 Radiance, Part 12 7:06
  • 4 Radiance, Part 13 5:58
  • 5 Radiance, Part 14 14:04
  • 6 Radiance, Part 15 10:03
  • 7 Radiance, Part 16 3:23
  • 8 Radiance, Part 17 14:12

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