Spirits cover

Released 40 years ago

Spirits

Keith Jarrett · 1986

111 min · 26 tracks · jazz

A transcendent exploration of improvisation, blending ethereal melodies with spontaneous jazz narratives.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with ebb flow
  • transcendent improvisation for deep focus
  • dynamic exploration of emotional themes
  • for reflective solo moments
  • short pieces for varied listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification tracks
  • prefer structured, predictable formats

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1986, 'Spirits' marked a period of creative expansion for Keith Jarrett, following his critically acclaimed 'Standards Vol. 1' from 1983. This album represents Jarrett's continued exploration of solo improvisation, showcasing his ability to weave complex narratives and emotions through minimalist motifs while establishing a distinctive sound apart from traditional jazz forms.
Stylistic neighbors
Chick Corea· Brad Mehldau· Bill Evans

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Spirits 1 5:10
  • 2 Spirits 2 1:38
  • 3 Spirits 3 8:06
  • 4 Spirits 4 5:59
  • 5 Spirits 5 4:10
  • 6 Spirits 6 2:00
  • 7 Spirits 7 7:12
  • 8 Spirits 8 4:52
  • 9 Spirits 9 5:15
  • 10 Spirits 10 3:27
  • 11 Spirits 11 2:39
  • 12 Spirits 12 4:48

Disc 2

  • 1 Spirits 13 5:11
  • 2 Spirits 14 3:08
  • 3 Spirits 15 2:29
  • 4 Spirits 16 2:14
  • 5 Spirits 17 2:57
  • 6 Spirits 18 6:20
  • 7 Spirits 19 4:53
  • 8 Spirits 20 5:15
  • 9 Spirits 21 4:23
  • 10 Spirits 22 3:10
  • 11 Spirits 23 4:06
  • 12 Spirits 24 3:02
  • 13 Spirits 25 2:21
  • 14 Spirits 26 6:13

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